Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

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…”

Ella Rowan,” Elizabeth interjected, her voice firm.

eyes flicked to me, and I saw the

Rowan. I didn’t recognize you at all. I believe

that,” I said, offering her

as she returned my smile and disappeared into the back, leaving us alone in the quiet,

Alexander POV

August said 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 his comments. Lately,

I asked, meeting his

has arrived. Shall I bring him up to the

that won’t be necessary,” I replied. “Let him know I’ll meet him in the lobby shortly. We’re going out for drinks to discuss

involved with him?

with purpose. “Undoing the damage he’s caused isn’t enough of a response. I need to ensure he’s the one left

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

terms.

confident could convince him