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Bar - A few days later

Selena and Gigi are sitting at a table in a dimly lit bar, sipping on their drinks and catching up. Suddenly, Selena's eyes catch a familiar figure at the bar. It's Jade, leaning against the counter and nursing a glass of whiskey.

Selena nudges Gigi, her eyes never leaving Jade. "Look who's over there," she mutters. Gigi follows her gaze and spots Jade as well.

As Selena and Gigi observe, Jade is seen holding her bike helmet in one hand while talking to another woman sitting at the bar.

Selena's eyes narrow as she observes Jade talking to the other woman. "I'm going to give her a piece of my mind," she says to Gigi, her voice sharp. "She can't just break Taylor's heart and act like nothing happened."

Selena pushes her chair back and stands up, her body tense with anger. Gigi reaches out to grab her arm. "Are you sure that's a good idea, Sel?"

"I don't care if it's a good idea. Someone needs to put that woman in her place." She starts to stride across the room towards Jade and the other woman.

Gigi sighs and follows closely behind Selena, her expression apprehensive. They come up behind Jade and the other woman, who are still deep in conversation. Selena taps Jade on the shoulder, her expression fierce.

Jade turns around, her expression surprised. "Sel?"

Selena's hand flies out, connecting solidly with Jade's cheek. The sound of the slap echoes in the quiet of the bar. "That's for hurting Taylor."

Jade's expression remains neutral, completely unfazed by the slap. She simply raises an eyebrow, her gaze steady on Selena.

Jade takes a sip of her whiskey, her eyes meeting Selena's defiantly. "Taylor dumped me," she says coolly, her voice betraying none of the pain she's feeling.

Selena bristles, her anger rising further at Jade's indifferent tone. "Yeah, because you didn't treat her right," she snaps. "Because you chose your damn business over her."

Jade opens her mouth to retort, but before she can speak, Selena cuts her off. "No, you don't get to speak. You're going to listen to me," she growls, her voice low and dangerous.

Selena's voice drips with contempt. "Look at you, already moved on with someone else while Taylor's still miserable in bed, crying over you."

Jade's expression remains stoic, but Selena sees a flicker of something in her eyes - pain, regret, or maybe just annoyance. It's hard to tell.

With a final glare, Selena turns on her heel and walks out of the bar, Gigi right behind her. Neither of them look back at Jade.

Jade turns back to the woman she was talking to, forcing a nonchalant smile. "Sorry about that," she says, gesturing to Selena and Gigi's retreating backs.

The woman turns her attention back to Jade, her expression serious. "No worries," she says, before leaning in close and speaking in a lower voice. "So, when can the drug shipments arrive in Canada? I need them fast."

Jade's mind switches gears back to business mode. "We should be able to get them to you within the next week," she replies, her voice smooth and professional. "I'll make sure everything's taken care of."

The woman nods, clearly satisfied. "Good. Make sure there are no delays. I need my product on time," she says firmly.

"Don't worry, everything will be handled," Jade reassures her. "You'll have your product when you need it."

Taylor's apartment – Later that night

Taylor is lying in bed, her eyes red and puffy from crying. She's spent the past few days in a haze of heartbreak and sadness, unable to shake the memory of Jade from her mind. Suddenly, there's a knock at the door.

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