Beatrice, now with a slight shift in demeanor from the previous lighthearted banter, turned to Shola with a businesslike expression. "Are you ready to talk business now?" she inquired, her eyes gleaming with the anticipation of discussing a venture close to her heart.
Shola, however, couldn't resist a hearty laugh at Beatrice's immediate transition to business mode. "This girl is just about business 24/7," she thought, amused by her friend's unwavering dedication to her entrepreneurial pursuits. "Okay," Shola acquiesced, "let's talk business."
Beatrice, always the astute entrepreneur, began by expressing her gratitude for the impromptu birthday celebration. "Thank you once again for embarrassing yourself as my friend," Shola teased, a playful glint in her eyes. "All these years, you never thought to make me a cupcake, and now you bring that amazing cake for everyone to share? What kind of friend are you?" Shola asked, injecting humor into her mock accusation.
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