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…”

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

flicked to me, and I saw the

didn’t 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 you right away.”

appreciate that,” I said, offering

to settle slightly as she returned my smile and disappeared into the back, leaving us alone in

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, he’d

meeting

bring him up to the office?”

“Let him know I’ll meet him in the lobby shortly. We’re going

you certain you want to get involved with him? There are plenty of other locations

I said, my tone sharp with purpose. “Undoing the damage he’s caused isn’t enough of a response. I

the risks tied to this arrangement. Slater and I hadn’t worked together in years, and when we

terms.

was confident could convince him

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