Felicia’s gaze fell on Avery’s arm linked with Darya’s. The two of them seemed to be the centre of everyone’s attention. Felicia caught snippets of the conversation between Darya and the president of an energy company. Darya was comparing the pros and cons of lithium tungsten batteries with those of zinc-manganese oxide batteries. Felicia could barely follow the topic, but she did not miss the look of admiration in the president’s eyes. ‘How does she do it?’ Talia whispered to a girlfriend of hers. ‘First Micah, and now Avery. I’ve heard she’s also involved with Timothy Barrett. What do you think the men see in her?’ ‘You mean, other than her looks?’ Her friend sneered. ‘She’s probably a good lay.’ The two of them exchanged a look and giggled. Hearing this, Felici

