Chapter 800:
Harlee, her fingers lightly tapping the armrest, responded softly, âNo need. The rest might not be as suitable.â
Brice quickly said, âVery well, Miss Sanderson. Mrs. Sanderson and Mrs.
Green, of the dresses weâve shown, do any particularly catch your eye? We can tailor them to your exact measurements.â
Belinda looked visibly torn. She cherished each dress.
Choosing just one seemed as impossible as picking a favorite child.
Skyla felt similarly torn.
Every gown seemed as if it had been crafted just for her, pulling at her heartstrings and leaving her unsure of how to decide.
Noticing their troubled expressions, Harlee paused briefly and then offered a gentle smile as she placed her hand over Rhysâ larger one.
âSince both of you adore all the dresses, letâs keep them all.â
Harlee then turned to Brice.
âTen for each, according to your selection.â
The people Brice had brought along were taken aback, staring at Harlee in disbelief.
Could she really be this arrogant?
Despite Shadow Moon Studioâs recent debut, less than three months old, its impact on the fashion industry had already surpassed the now-bankrupt Janessa Studio. Janessa Studio once provided custom tailoring, but Shadow Moon Studio followed a strict policy of limited purchases, making no exceptions.
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Todayâs home visit was an exception in itself, and now Harlee was looking to acquire twenty dresses at once.
Such a request was unusual! Yet, within moments, they heard Briceâs respectful agreement.
âAbsolutely, Miss Sanderson.â
Belindaâs eyes grew wide with surprise at Briceâs response. Though Harlee had previously led Janessa Studio, she and Brice had been collaborators in business. Now, Brice, as the proprietor of a new studio, still accorded great respect to Harlee, who had taken a step back to become a more discreet designer.
Could it be that Brice harbored feelings for Harlee? That had to be the explanation! With this thought in mind, Belindaâs eyes, now filled with suspicion, fixed on Brice.
Having grown quite fond of Harlee over the last few days, Belinda was determined not to let anyone come between Harlee and Rhys. She was resolved to speak with Brice soon to ensure his intentions remained professional.
Skyla, too, was taken aback. What was happening here? Harlee could make someone as influential as Brice in the fashion world defer to her, despite not holding the top position at Janessa Studio.
Clearly, Harlee continued to surprise everyone.
Rhys watched the scene unfold calmly, not even surprised in the slightest.
He gazed at her affectionately, inwardly saying, âAs expected, Shadow Moon Studio is Harleeâs new venture. Luckily, I had Hamilton smooth the path for the studio recently.â
Harlee met Briceâs gaze, her expression deep and penetrating, sending him a swift, cautionary look. It was subtle and quick, unnoticed by others.
She then said gently, âDivide the twenty dresses. Iâll handle the sizing adjustments myself.â
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