Grace Smith was a woman Simone had never met but whom she couldn’t help but admire for who she was. The woman was not only a renowned top model but also William’s first woman that she knew of — from back when he was in college. Simone hadn’t met her per se, but had seen their pictures in some tabloids, and couldn’t resist looking her up afterwards.
The mere name Grace Smith brought back so many memories — some of which were full of doubt and insecurities — that Simone didn’t know how to react when the receptionist called her, telling her in a hushed but formal tone of voice that William’s old flame was asking for a meeting with him.
Simone felt like she got her breath knocked out of her for a moment there.
Truth be told, Simone would rather not have to compete against anyone for William
