ex's phone buzzed with an

e needs both our physical signatures to release the d

ng on his desk, waiting to be served by her legal team.

g a sharp, tailored navy suit. She intended to sim

surance policy, the bride had to put on the finished gown one final time

egal dispute with the b

avy velvet curtain of the

he circular mahogan

of antique ivory lace, threaded with microscopic silver fi

her sharp collarbones, lending her the cold

uine awe rippled thr

fa, paused. His hand froze on his phone, a fla

beautiful she looked when she wasn't exhau

ershadowed. Seeing Alex look so powerful and unb

s, crossing his legs and puttin

stiff," Basil announced loud

earing a piece of medieval armor, Alex. It's rigid. Bor

easy glances, immediately dro

down at him. She didn't flinch. Her amber e

" Alex repli

nother insult, Hollie Mathis

Basil tear Alex down, Hollie's eyes lit up with malicious glee. She immedi

chimed in, covering her mout

dating. A romantic vintage style like this just f

lt. She simply stood there, lettin

ence, turned her head toward the

a stunning, custom fishtail sample gown ad

pered, widening her ey

Mcleod, could I just try it on? Just for one second?

is an exhibition piece flown in from Mi

lling out his black Centurion card and slappi

t to see what a dress is act

aff nervously unhooked the crystal gown and u

later, the d

ung tightly to her curves, the heavy crystal embro

she walked toward the three-sided mi

nodded with exaggerated, lavish approval, making sure his v

ehind Hollie's reflection. "Radiant, soft, and stunning. That is exactl

ego inflating to th

flare, and walked straight over to the platfo

mocking smile. "Does this dress look too flashy on me? Since you

triumphant sneer, and then at

tray holding two crystal flutes of vintage Dom

nder fingers wrapped steadily around the

change the power dynam