Chapter 20

Vivian enjoyed the suspense she was keeping her friend in, but Fiona was so impatient. She nudged her.

“Hey.”

“Relax, babe,” Vivian said, laughing as she raised both hands in surrender. “His name is Vale.”

Fiona froze.

“Vale?” she repeated slowly, rolling the name on her tongue. “Okay… okay. I like it already. Go on.”

Vivian smiled, shifting on the couch to face her fully.

“He just finished his master’s like six months ago.”

“Master’s?” Fiona echoed, her brows lifting. “In what, please? Don’t tell me it is one of those ‘I studied vibes’ courses.”

Vivian burst out laughing.

“No, no. He studied Artificial Intelligence and Financial Technology.”

Fiona’s jaw dropped.

“Wait. What?” she shrieked. “AI and FinTech? Vivian!”

“I know,” Vivian said, nodding proudly. “Very fresh. Very lucrative. Very serious.”

“Oh my God,” Fiona groaned, throwing her head back dramatically. “My Lord, I see what you are doing for other