✴ Scarlett ✴
“You’re taking the next few days off,” my father had said that morning, his tone left no room for argument. Though he often demanded perfection at Matthews Couture, it was rare for him to insist I step back, even briefly. He didn’t elaborate much, but I could sense his concern after everything with Jonathan. Reluctantly, I agreed. I knew I could use the time to recharge or even to redirect my energy. That was how I had found myself walking into the space Damien had purchased for Gale Enterprises in Wintervale. The moment I stepped inside, my eyes widened. The high ceilings and open floor plan hinted at its potential, but it was the sheer scale of Damien’s plans that left me awestruck.
“It’s…incredible,” I said. I turned to Damien, who stood a few steps behind me, his hands w
