"I was wondering if you're free?" Victoria Vance asked earnestly. "I'd really like to treat you to a meal. It's not often I meet a kindred spirit."
Naomi Kenway glanced at the time, and after a moment's thought, she agreed.
They decided on an elegant restaurant. After placing their order, Naomi Kenway began to chat with Victoria Vance across the table.
"I haven't seen you around lately. Have you been busy?"
Victoria Vance took a sip of her coffee and smiled. "I was abroad accepting an award. I was gone for over ten days."
Naomi Kenway congratulated her. "I remember you saying you're a designer. It's truly amazing that you won a major design award. Congratulations."
"It's not as amazing as you make it sound," Victoria Vance said, pausing to think for a moment before speaking sincerely. "I watch your reality show often. Your son, Ian, is adorable—so smart and sensible."
