Chapter 21

Contains spoilers

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.