"When are you leaving?" he asked.
Hannah figured Bryson would cover despite her resistance and prepared to turn him down again.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
She stopped typing and headed to answer it.
Thinking it might be Maloney or Dotson, she opened the door without hesitation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTo her surprise, three people stood there, each holding a gift box.
The woman in front flashed a polite smile.
"Hello, are you Miss Moore?" Hannah, confused, nodded.
"Yes, I am.
Who are you?" Just then, her phone buzzed with a message from Bryson: "I found a dress that suits you perfectly.
It's almost time.
So I'm worried you'll miss it if you go out.
Hannah glanced back at the gift boxes, then at the woman.
"Mr.
Mitchell sent us to deliver this dress," she explained.
"Please let us help you get ready.
Standing by the door, Hannah felt compelled to oblige.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWithout a word, she motioned for the tto enter.
Only when she slipped into the dress did she realize the woman who had spoken to her was Laurie Cullen, the brain behind Minimalism Design! This brand had climbed to the top 5 in Cadilind's fashion scene.
Their style had a unique national touch, captivating the upper-class ladies.
Hannah hadn't imagined Laurie, a top designer, would cin person.
It seemed Bryson held ssway.
When Laurie saw Hannah in the dress, her amazement was evident! "Wow, it's stunning!" she exclaimed.
Looking at Hannah, Laurie said seriously, "I knew made the right choice. You bring out the best in my clothes! This dress was made just for you!"
The dress had a classic cut that hugged her figure and brought dut e her elegant charm.
The black dress, adorned with golden pine motifs, perfectly complemented her tall stature, making her shine in the light.