Rosalynn gave a nod of assent.

“Sure, let me just change into something more suitable."

“Thank you, Rosalynn.”

Maggie's laughter echoed in the room, her eyes darting to Rosalynn's neck. The telltale signs of a passionate night were evident.

"Rosalynn, Last night, you and Brian..."

Drawing on her own experiences, she could tell that Rosalynn had indeed been intimate with Brian.

Realizing the implications, Rosalynn cleared her throat and rearranged her hair to cover the marks.

"I guess we're all influenced by the company we keep.”

“Really? So, you're learning from me now?" Maggie's smile broadened as she trailed Rosalynn into her bedroom.

“Why not?" Rosalynn threw over her shoulder, her grin still in place as she closed the bedroom door behind her.

Left in the hallway, Maggie tapped her nose thoughtfully.

Brian seemed quite taken with Rosalynn.

Perhaps she could leverage this to negotiate a better position at work.

Dressed and ready, Rosalynn accompanied Maggie to the local shopping mall.

“Maggie, what's your budget for the gift?" Rosalynn inquired.

Maggie pouted.

“Lloyd still owes me a hundred grand, and I haven't received this month's salary. I'm a bit strapped for cash, but I do have the hundred thousand Sanford gave me when my mom was hospitalized.

Should we aim for a gift around that price?”

Sanford hailed from affluence, and his friends Likely showered him with extravagant gifts.

But Maggie was just a regular girl. She couldn't compete with that.

ALL she had were her feelings.

Rosalynn shot her a knowing smile.