In that moment, Joanna Jacobs finally realized she could no longer treat Aurora Sterling like an inexperienced girl, the way she might Sylvia Vaughn. Instead, she had to see her as a woman—one who would soon be her equal.
After about half an hour in the café, Yvonne Vaughn suggested they go shopping. Damien Valerius had even sent two escorts to accompany them, both to protect Yvonne and Aurora and to carry their things.
Yvonne Vaughn wasn't like other wealthy socialites who bought things purely on impulse or whatever caught their eye, easily coaxed by fawning sales associates into buying everything in sight. She shopped carefully and conscientiously, always selecting her items with great care.
