Chapter 282

Christina's POV "Where's your boyfriend?" I asked, settling into my chair at the upscale restaurant. "Shopping. He heard about the famous Passage du Désir and couldn't wait to check out their adult merchandise." Ysolde slid into her seat, scanning the restaurant with an appreciative glance. "Fancy place. Must be asking for a huge favor if you're splurging on a three-star restaurant." "Only the best for my bestie." I didn't tell her how relieved I was to see her. Her presence alone anchored me in this foreign city. I didn't need advice so much as her company. She looked fantastic, her cheeks glowing from all that skiing. I waited until after dessert, when she was pleasantly full and riding a sugar high, to bring up my dilemma. "You absolute idiot," she said, but her tone was soft and contented, nothing like the screeching judgment she'd hurled at me over the phone days ago. I spread my hands. "Care to elaborate?" "Have you talked to Hudson?" "No." "Why not? Still avoiding him?" "No, I j