Jiri caught it smoothly, weighing it in her hand before slipping it into her robe. Her eyes sparkled with amusement.
"Please, mention not! You're my old friend, Jepsi. How could I ever ignore your request?" She let out a soft chuckle, then leaned in, wrapping one arm around Jepsi's shoulders.
"He was easier to fool than I thought, too. You weren't lying—he really is stupid and dumb as a broom handle."
Jepsi laughed loudly, flipping her long hair over her shoulder. "Hah! Yes…"
Then her voice dropped cold.
"But this isn't just about him."
She turned to face Jiri fully, her smile tightening with hatred. "This is about Ruby. That self-righteous witch walked around like she was better than me—richer, smarter, more noble."
Her fingers curled into a fist.
"Let's see how well she runs her perfect little bussiness when one of her beloved husbands disappears without a trace. She thinks she's powerful? I'll break her from the inside."
Jiri nodded approvingly.
