Chapter 0188

Chapter 0188

“Welcome,” she greeted us in a cheerful tone. “How can I help you today?”

“We don’t have an appointment,” Elizabeth began smoothly, “but we were hoping to speak to someone about a custom order.”

The woman opened a large, leather–bound notebook and began flipping through the pages. “I believe we have some availability today,” she said. “Was there a specific tailor you were hoping to see? We employ several.”

“Oh,” I said, faltering slightly. “I don’t actually know their name.”

“That’s quite all right,” she reassured me with a kind smile. “That’s actually common here. Many clients come in knowing which celebrities we’ve worked with but not the name of the tailor themselves. You know what I mean.”

“Yes, that’s kind of the situation,” I admitted, my nerves showing. “I’m looking for the person who makes clothes for Alexander Black.”

Her cheerful demeanor faltered for a fraction of a second. “Ah,” she said cautiously. “I’m not sure I can help you there. He’s very selective about his clientele and books up weeks–sometimes months–in advance. For a walk–in client…”

Alexander Black’s fiancée, Ella Rowan,” Elizabeth interjected, her voice firm.

to

recognize you at all. I believe he’s in today, but I’m not sure if he’s back from lunch yet. Let me check for

appreciate that,” I said, offering her a

smile and disappeared into the back, leaving us alone in

Alexander POV

as he stepped into my office. I had just ended my call with Ella and hastily wiped the smile from my face, hoping to avoid one of

I asked, meeting his gaze

has arrived. Shall I bring him up

the lobby shortly. We’re

certain you want to get involved with him? There

damage he’s caused isn’t

concern was evident, August didn’t argue further. He was well aware of the risks tied to this arrangement. Slater and I hadn’t worked together in years, and when we last parted ways, it

terms.

that I was confident could

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