She contacted Stella to inform her of the new plan while awaiting their flight. Stella was taken aback but refrained from disputing her; she merely affirmed her intention to comply in a month’s time as scheduled, with all her belongings packed in boxes at her residence except for the essentials. Brianna had observed that herself.
They experienced a two-and-a-half-hour layover at LAX before embarking on the final segment of their journey, a fifteen-and-a-half-hour flight to Toronto, where they are currently residing in a hotel, as the apartment rented for Stella will not be available for another twenty-seven days.
Secured a hotel in proximity to the store, featuring a family suite for their accommodation. Their hotel suite comprised three bedrooms and resembled a luxurious apartment, which would incur a substantial expense. She had reserved it for seven nights thus far, but it was probable that she would remain there until the apartment was ready for them to collect the keys and relocate.
Stella had messaged her again shortly after her arrival in Toronto. I am approaching, burdening myself, with my family and Mr. Scrumptious. I will take the next available flight. Until we meet again.
Brianna exhaled in frustration; why could that man not simply relinquish it? It was merely a dress. Indeed, she caused that girl to weep. Bet, move on already. Locate an alternative dress; there exists an abundance of options available.
It is improbable that the man was so enraged over the woman not acquiring her desired dress that he would incessantly harass her staff regarding the matter. That was utterly absurd.
“What type of difficulty, Stella?” Are you secure?She promptly responded via text.
She received the response, “I think so,” followed by travel details via email an hour later. I was departing from New York, with a layover in LAX before proceeding to Toronto, expected to arrive in a day. I had communicated to her that I received the travel details and would collect her at the airport upon her arrival.
Positively, Stella could remain in the suite with them, as there was ample space, and she could contact her builder in Toronto to inform him that she was not only in the country but also a brief drive from the store.
She encountered the man at 4 PM and smiled as she entered her new store. It was larger than any in the United States; however, Stella’s office was situated in a loft space similar to Brianna’s, as was her studio workspace, which she planned to utilise for the initial three months. She appreciated the loft space because it allowed her to overlook the store itself.
The edifice featured an appealing reception area at the front, situated between two expansive display windows. It contained six dressing rooms and three runways for women to showcase their preferred dresses for their families. Each runway featured floor lights along the periphery to enhance the women’s visibility.
Multiple comfortable seating areas will be available for the family, ensuring no overcrowding, along with a fully operational fitting room staffed by a seamstress from Thursday to Sunday for immediate alterations.
Two large glass display cases had been installed, designated for tiaras and jewellery, while an entire section downstairs was allocated for veils and accessories.
A designated coffee hub was available for store employees, offering complimentary coffee to guests awaiting the bride in her gown. She had engaged a local bakery to provide freshly made cakes, cookies, and pastries daily.
It was observed that her Jura Z10 coffee machine had been delivered and placed on the coffee hub bench, albeit not unpacked. She had largely permitted Stella to select all the accessories for both the coffee hub and her office, effectively making the store a reflection of Stella’s choices.
The supplies would arrive in two weeks, and the Assistant Manager, Devon, whom Stella had appointed as her second-in-command, would oversee the store’s setup. She maintained communication with him, as did Stella, to obtain updates and inform them of any delays. His office was located downstairs at the rear, adjacent to the staff room.
She thoroughly appreciated perambulating her store, observing the completed work as it approached readiness for opening.
This was the exhilarating occasion of inaugurating a new store. Stella had accompanied her for the inaugurations of all her stores. Dependent on that woman for numerous matters. Brianna lacked the business degree possessed by Stella; she was merely a designer, thus it was Stella who managed the operational aspects of the business.
They retrieved Stella from the airport. The woman appeared fatigued, as though she had not rested at all. “Did you obtain any rest?””
She shook her head and said, “Not really, fitful at best. I apologise, Brianna.”
“For what purpose?”Nothing regarding Mr. Scrumptious would be attributable to Stella.
The woman briefly directed her gaze towards Logan and then remained silent, presumably unwilling to speak in his presence. Brianna was aware that Stella had successfully resisted Carloss’ allure, thus she was sceptical that the woman had disclosed any information regarding Logan to him.
