Chapter Twenty Seven

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Valérie was working on her compute, translating new chapters. She pressed the button on her phone in her office and asked "Yeah?"

She continued to type as she hears the sound of her assistant's voice through the small speaker "Ms. Dubois, there's a a woman here to see you."

Valérie was wearing a top with small pant and some boots.

Valérie was wearing a top with small pant and some boots

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"Sure, send her in."She said, pressing the button once more with a smile as she hears the door open and shut. She was supposed to be meeting Maggie for lunch and said "One second Maggie. I'm almost done."

"Wow Valérie. You look great."A familiar voice said.

She freezed at the voice as she looked up to find Chloe standing in front of her.

She slammed her laptop shut as she leaned in her chair, and asked "What are you doing here?"

She hadn't seen Chloe in more than nine months since she left Nîmes for London.

Chloe smiled, taking a step towards the desk "I heard you were engaged to Henry. I came to congratulate you."

"Leave me alone."Valérie said, as she rolled her eyes, opening her laptob back up to go back to work.

"Valérie. Come on. We're friends."Chloe chuckled nervously, taking another step toward her.

"No, we aren't. Why are you really here?"Valérie snapped, standing up from her desk.

"To aplogize, make amends..."The blonde said.

Valérie asked in disbelief "Apologize? For what?"

Chloe shifted her weight nervouslt as she fiddled with her hands and said "About everything, you know."

Valérie scoffed, shaking her head "I need the words. Did you tell the press my name?"

"Yes."Chloe answered hesitantly.

"Why? You always had everything, Chloe. I get one thing for myself and you try to mess it up."Valérie said.

"I know. I'm sorry. I was jealous at you getting Henry's attention. I shouldn't have revealed your name or encouraged the bullying."Chloe groaned.

Valérie exclaimed "They destroyed my work and I was fired! Ruined everything! I didn't feel safe being in Nîmes anymore. I had to move to another country."

"I know! I'm sorry! Can we start over? You're getting married... we always talked about our weddings... about having the other one as our maid of honor."Chloe apologized.

Valérie laughed as the office door opened behind Chloe and Maggie entered, a confused look on her face "Well, I already have a maid of honor and a new best friend. I don't need or want you in my life anymore, Chloe."

"Chloe? Oh, I've heard all about you from Henry. Flirting, throwing yourself at him. Trying to undermine their relationship. Encouraging the bullying of my Valérie. And now you stroll in here as if you belong here... as if she wants you here?"Maggie scoffed, moving to stand beside Valérie.

Valérie chuckled as Chloe scoffed and Valérie rested her hand on Maggie's arm, stepping in front of her "Thanks, babe. You can go, Chloe. I forgive you, for me and Henry. Because we are happy and getting married. And you won't know when or where. We aren't friends anymore because I can't trust you. Now if you'll excuse me, I have plans to have lunch with my friend."

Chloe cried as she opened her coat to display a small baby bump "Please, Valérie. I'm sorry! I spent all my money flying to London. Please, I need your help."

Valérie scoffed "That really isn't my problem, is it? If you had supported me and been my friend, I would have been happy to have helped you and supported you. But we aren't friends, and you aren't my problem. Now get out."

She moved back behind her desk, closing her laptop and grabbing her purse as Chloe stood watching her.

"Valérie, please."Chloe begged once more as Maggie grabbed Valérie's hand. She huffed, turning quickly to rush out of the office.

"Are you okay?"Maggie asked, squeezing her hand as Valérie sighed. 

"Yeah. Starving. Let's get something to eat. Bangers..."She grinned as Valérie laughed, following her out of the office.

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