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…”

Rowan,” Elizabeth interjected, her voice

eyes flicked to me, and

through the notebook pages more frantically now.” Please forgive me, Miss Rowan. I didn’t recognize you at all. I believe he’s in today, but I’m not sure if he’s back

really appreciate that,” I said,

and disappeared into the back, leaving us

Alexander POV

said as he stepped into my office. I had just ended my call with Ella and hastily wiped the smile from my

I asked, meeting his gaze

Slater has arrived. Shall I bring him

necessary,” I replied. “Let him know I’ll meet him in the lobby shortly. We’re going out for drinks to discuss the

hesitated, his frown deepening. “Are you certain you want to get involved with him? There are

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

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

terms.

was confident could convince him

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