Ste presented a color card, suggesting, “If you’re not a fan ofke blue, we have sapphire blue, azure blue, and more.


    Choose your preferred shade, and leave the rest to me.


    ”


    Alina nced at the color card but didn’t take it.


    She shook her head, setting the design sketch aside.


    “It’s up to you.


    ”


    Standing up, she slipped on her sunsses and signaled for her assistant, Kiera, toe over.


    “Stay here and tell her my measurements.


    ”


    “Okay.


    ”


    Kiera nodded her head.


    Alina left the cafe without another word.


    Ste watched her retreating figure, letting out a relieved sigh.


    The tension in her nerves slowly eased.


    After theirst unpleasant meeting, she’d anticipated a prolonged negotiation before finalizing the design.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.


    She feared the worst oue would be Alina letting her go.


    To her relief, Alina had only expressed initial dissatisfaction.


    After hearing her exnation, Alina granted her full authority to handle the gown.


    It felt like a small step toward sess.


    Kiera ryed Alina’s measurements to Ste.


    “Anything else you need to know?”


    Ste hesitated for a moment before asking in a hushed tone, “Does Miss Walker have any specific preferences?”


    Kiera sensed Ste’s worries and reassured her, “Don’t overthink it.


    As long as Alina recognizes you, everything will be fine.


    ”


    Ste nodded, keeping her concerns to herself.


    After bidding farewell to Kiera, Ste left the cafe.


    Stepping out of the hotel, Ste spotted a sleek ck Rolls-Royce parked at the entrance.


    Mathew stepped out of the car and approached her.


    “Is it done?”