Adele and I returned to the upscale women's boutique, standing hesitantly at the entrance.
"Sweetie, are we really going in?" I asked, feeling a pang of doubt.
Adele took a deep breath. "We're here now, gal. There's no turning back now. Think about your five million dollars and two years of freedom, think about Maria and the others..."
I straightened up abruptly and strode inside. "Alright, let's do this."
Adele lowered her voice, excitement barely contained. "That's the spirit, gal. We'll play it by ear once we're inside."
The store was impeccably decorated and exuded high-end elegance. A salesperson approached us with a welcoming smile. "Hello, lovely ladies! How may I assist you today?"
I kept my expression cool, steadying myself. "We actually have some important matters to discus
