Chapter 4

The mocking laughter around me got louder.

"Mara's totally lost it. If I embarrassed myself this bad, I'd die of shame."

"First time I've seen someone try to act like the girlfriend only to crash and burn."

Claire covered her red lips with her hand, looking victorious.

"Gambling should be fun. Getting this worked up is bad luck at the tables."

With that, she kicked a wine bottle on the table with her high heel.

The insult in that gesture was crystal clear.

"We've known each other so long, but this is the first time I'll drink wine poured by…