against the heavy glass d
ove her head, announcing her
end of vanilla candles and fresh, blooming lilies. It sme
culate floor. She had already wiped her boots carefully on the entrance mat, feeling self-conscious the en
nd a curved marble desk. She wore a tailored black suit and
g!" Ms. Price greeted, her voice
like a physical slap across the face. She f
hundreds of white gowns, but it was entirely empty of other customers. More impor
asked, her voice tight. Her fingers n
s tuxedo fitting an hour ago. He has already left for th
She processed
l
ntire body. It was a physical sensation, like a heavy
nce she got in the cab, finally dropped. Her breathing, pre
Sterling, this was just another corporate acquisition. He had s
lighter. "I prefer to look at the dresse
Ms. Price nodded respectfully, immediately ste
ns. The boutique was silent, save for the soft rustle of si
gowns dripping in Swarovski cr
s made of smooth, unadorned silk. It lacked the excessive diamonds and
tly, admiring the minimalist design. The
n, a sharp, sudden sound that
her heart skipping a beat ou
king her wet umbrella vigorously, sending droplet
resses and marched straight toward her, h
lin in a tight, crushing hug. "The subway delays were a ni
t truly grounded for the first time all day. Sienna smelled like rain a
eyes scanning the empty boutiq
e of her lips. "He already left. He d
ys a wife to save your dad's bankrupt company, and he can't even show an ounce o
e hanger holding the simple silk dress a
in said. "Help
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