Then she noticed Eleanor.
Her entire demeanor changed.
Vanessa had always been extremely good at recognizing people who might be useful to her.
Her smile became warmer.
Her posture straightened.
“Oh my God. Ms. Hayes?”
Eleanor gave her a restrained nod.
Vanessa immediately reached out her hand.
“I’m Vanessa Miller. Founder of Velle Fashion.”
I nearly laughed.
Velle Fashion was Vanessa’s online luxury clothing company.
For months, she had been telling anyone who would listen that a New York investment firm was considering putting two million dollars into the business.
She believed the deal would transform her company.
What she didn’t know was that the investment group was called Meridian Ventures.
And Eleanor Hayes controlled it.
Eleanor glanced at the emerald dress.
“Velle Fashion?”
“Yes,” Vanessa said brightly. “We’re actually in the final stages of an investment review with Meridian.”
“I know.”
Vanessa blinked.
Eleanor continued.
