Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Meanwhile, across town, Paisley was wrapping up her morning in the studio, handling a few last- minute tasks. As lunchtime rolled around, her phone burred with a message from Emery inviting her to lunch.

Checking the time. Paisley decided to leave the remaining work to Lucy and drove over to meet her friend. Emery, a renowned gown designer with her

boutique in Harrowfell's exclusive shopping mall, had become one of Paisley's closest friends. The store was the epitome of elegance, frequented by the city's elite. The gowns Emery designed were works of art, each piece a testament to her extraordinary skill. By the time Paisley arrived, the boutique was bustling with clients. Wanting to avoid interrupting her friend's work, Paisley paused at the entrance and quickly sem her a text.

Emery's response came almost instantly Babe. I'm with a VIP right now. Wait for me in the lounge I

Before Paisley could even reply, a second message popped up: [Oh, and by the way, the gown I made for you is ready. It's so beautiful that I've displayed it in the main area. Go take a look when you

can more stunning than

Paisley smiled softly, her heart warming at the thought Over the years. Emery had crafted countless gowns for her, each one mos the last

Emery's boutique was expansive. An entire section of the store

showcasing her most exquisite creations, a gallery of her

gown an embodiment

heart of the room stood Paisley's gown,

like liquid silk. It was

quiet luxury and

and possessiveness, said. "My daughter really

curling into a subtle, knowing smile. "Sorry, ma'am, this gown is asuston creation by Ms. Collins for another client. I'm afraid we can't sell it, the receptionist explain She gestured toward the other displays with a practiced smile, adding,

sweeping arrogantly over the room. "Do you know who my daughter is! These

had dealt with this kind of situation many times before and met Christina's

made

appointment with one of our designers. We can

Ms. Collins?" Brittany asked, her voice

store were talented, none

to this boutique

Collins. While other designers in the st carried the

apologetically. "Certainly, Ms. Collins is available, but her schedule is

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