Mel sighed. ‘Not to mention the most humble. We know what’s on the outside is only a glamour. Something to make a person seem a certain way. That’s what we’ve been trained for. We also know it’s what’s on the inside that makes a person stand out. If Rhys has faith in you, then he wants you. He’s seen something he knows you can’t find just anywhere. You can’t teach personality. Or grit. Or determination.’
‘But I have no idea. About anything.’ Sally blurted, before she could stop herself.
Mel rubbed an understanding hand on Sally’s arm. Surprisingly, the gesture was welcome. ‘Just do what Rhys asks you to do. Practise. Believe me, I’ve seen the best stumble. There’s an art to it, but you’ll get it.’
Sally glanced from Mel to Julian and saw nothing but honesty. Even since she’d first laid
