Chapter 21
Summary
- Nisha is emotionally distressed by her ex, Carl, and his new partner, Charlotte, wearing her designer clothes.
- Charlotte has publicly worn Nisha's Chloé coat and Alexander McQueen dress, and is seen in Nisha's pristine white Yves Saint Laurent suit, causing Nisha great anguish.
- Nisha's colleague Aleks tries to comfort her, recognizing she cannot confront Charlotte without consequences.
- Aleks suggests that Nisha should avoid a confrontation and tries to distract her from the situation.
- In a phone call, Nisha aggressively demands her clothes and overdue alimony from Carl, who seems to only care about a pair of missing shoes.
- Carl accuses Nisha of playing games and withholds money until she provides the shoes, laughing at her during the call and eventually hanging up.
- Jasmine comforts Nisha and suggests screaming into a cushion to avoid noise complaints.
- Nisha reflects on her past, explaining her deprived upbringing and the transformative journey that led her to marry a wealthy man like Carl.
- Nisha opens up about her difficult childhood and her reinvention from Anita to Nisha in pursuit of a better life.
- She recalls her struggles and plans of rising above her circumstances before meeting and marrying Carl.
- Jasmine, showing solidarity, vows to help Nisha get her belongings back from Carl.
- Jasmine reveals she has been pranking Carl by putting itching powder in his undergarments as a form of revenge.
- Nisha, while not overtly emotional, appreciates Jasmine's support and considers her a genius for the prank.