“Is everything in order?”Ryder enquired of her.
Affirmative. My attorney, Grey, is highly competent.
“It is reassuring to hear; do you believe that Stella will experience happiness?””
“I do.” Brianna smiled, genuinely excited about granting Stella full partnership. The woman had worked exceedingly hard and deserved this promotion.
“Um… Brianna.” He exhibited hesitation. He turned and gazed at him as he drove the car to the pack-house. “Affirmative.”
“Your business must be registered with the pack.” He frowned at him immediately.
“I am not attempting to assert ownership.” “It is merely the law of Wolfen,” she sighed as she exited the vehicle. “Will there be complications?”She enquired, expressing her desire to prevent the wolfen council from abducting her from Logan. As Nathan had informed her it was capable of doing.
I am sceptical; you were a rogue, notorious for acting independently. Furthermore, you are now my Luna, warranting some degree of leniency. I will manage it and inform you accordingly. “If you wish,” he remarked as they entered the pack-house.
“Acceptable, but I will not permit you to assume control of my enterprise.”
“Frankly, Brianna, I would be at a loss regarding the management of your business,” he remarked with a shrug, “However, if you could entertain the idea.” I request that you recruit personnel from the group for the new store.
“That is acceptable; Stella will conduct the interviews and select the candidates she deems appropriate.” It is her establishment.
Thank you. I enquire solely because of the location; only wolves are employed at the head office.
“It is acceptable,” Brianna affirmed. “Inform me of the outcome with the council,” she instructed him before ascending the stairs to deliver a contract.
Brianna sensed his gaze upon her as she departed; upon reaching the final landing, she looked back and observed his continued frown, indicating his discontent with something she had articulated. Brianna believed she had communicated clearly and honestly with him; she raised an eyebrow at him, and when he remained silent, she turned and proceeded to her room.
Stella sat on the couch, her laptop positioned before her, frowning at the screen.
“What is the issue?”Brianna enquired.
“You are receiving some criticism for your absence from appointments this week.”
“As anticipated, Stella,” she acknowledged. I personally made those calls this morning to apologise, and while some were still upset, Theodora will transition from the LA store to Colorado today,” she glanced at her watch, “and should be arriving shortly. Attend to oversee my appointment for fittings and modifications.
“I am aware,” Stella affirmed with a nod. The new customers are dissatisfied; their appointments have been cancelled and rescheduled with Vera. We are anticipating your arrival.
Once more, that was an occurrence she anticipated. “Await the opening of the Toronto store, Stella.” “I am not present and ought to be,” she half-sighed, anticipating that the situation would worsen.
“Are we unable to attend the opening?”Stella gazed at her with a scowl.
“It is improbable that Ryder will permit it.” She exhaled, slightly more exasperated with herself regarding this matter; she doubted he would allow her, whether partially or fully marked, to travel halfway around the world for a three-month business opening. I could converse with him, I suppose; however, Stella, I would advise against raising your expectations.
“Nolan is unlikely to appreciate it either,” she exhaled. “He continues to comply with Ryder’s directives.”
“Affirmative, and he shall persist in doing so.” It is anticipated here, Stella, that everyone will comply with Ryder’s directives. Release it. “I have your new contract for you to sign,” he said, waving it at the woman with a smile. “An establishment of your own.”
Observed Stella smile, “Thank you for this, Brianna.”
“You have rightfully earned it, Stella.” You have worked for me and my company for an extended period with unwavering diligence. “I could not have established my company without you,” he said, handing her the envelope. “Now you are bound to me indefinitely,” she replied with a half-laugh.
Stella laughed, stating, “I was never going anywhere, anyway.” Brianna positioned herself on the arm of the lounge and awaited the reading of her contract. She had already grasped a pen, confident that it would be identical to the previous one she had signed. “I made several modifications; you may wish to review them thoroughly.”
“Understood.” Stella acknowledged as she retrieved it; it was significantly longer than the prior one.
Observed Stella’s eyes expand at the contract title, turned to face her, opened her mouth to articulate a response but struggled to find the words, ultimately stammering, “W…Why?””
“Due to your merit, our prolonged collaboration, and my prior intention to inform you before my return from Toronto, after you acclimated to your new role, it now appears to be an opportune moment.”
“I am uncertain of what to articulate.”
“Affirm your acceptance.” Please sign the contract; you previously consented to my proposed modifications and indicated that you would accept all of them, if I remember accurately.
Observed Stella smiling once more. “I did,” she affirmed. “Thank you.”
“Peruse it at your leisure.” “If you find something unsatisfactory, we can engage in negotiations.”
She observed her nodding, then redirecting her attention to the contract in her hand, setting the laptop aside to peruse it. She glanced at Brianna several times, displaying a shocked expression and intermittently biting her lip, likely due to the financial compensation, benefits, and company shares she was poised to acquire, of which Brianna was certain. The woman was on the verge of acquiring substantial wealth, poised to receive forty-nine percent of the company shares transferred to her name upon signing the contract, ensuring her financial needs would be met within a week. May indeed surpass Carlos in wealth at present. Brianna was unaware of the extent of the man’s financial resources, which she presumed would grant him access to unlimited funding.
However, Stella would now possess her own financial resources. Millions of dollars would not require a pack card, which Brianna anticipated. It was probably already being arranged, given that she was Marked and Mated by Carlos, a pack member, despite her not having pledged loyalty, and she was quite content with Carlos. The woman consistently smiled at him.
Their bond was robust and resilient.
She had ultimately discovered a man who would never gaze upon another, shifted her gaze towards the woman, and smiled inwardly. She requires a wedding dress imminently. Stella was an unpretentious woman who preferred understated elegance; Brianna envisioned a fitted, mermaid-style dress, crafted entirely from silk, likely in ivory rather than white.
“Brianna?”“
“Mm.” She blinked, extricating herself from her contemplation of designing a dress for the woman. “I apologise, Stella.”
“Where were you located?”Brianna exhibited a smile. “Are you designing your wedding dress, perhaps?” Do you desire that?”
Stella chuckled, “I observe you are returning to work.” Brianna affirmed, “It appears so.” She observed Stella return the contract and contemplated the duration of her reflections on material selection and designs for Stella’s dress. Reviewed the contract and affixed her signature to all the designated areas for herself. “All completed.” Congratulations, Stella.
