"Mr. Giblo has ordered three tailor-made gowns along with three sets of matching accessories and shoes. These gowns are meant to be worn at the wedding." The designer continued with a cordial smile, "May I show you the pieces?"
"Of course, " Carla replied with a mirroring smile. "Mrs. Bolistin, please bring them to the dressing room. I'll be there shortly."
"Yes, Miss." Mrs. Bolistin escorted the small group to Carla's personal dressing room.
The dressing room was previously a guestroom, but Zayn had it remodeled into a large dressing room for Carla. It had an alcove specially designed to keep her jewelry, and a platform was placed at the center of the room.
"I thought you were going back to your hometown. Why did he order these gowns?" Mrs. Borah voiced her confusion.
"I have no idea too." Carla's eyebrows knitted together as she wondered out loud, "She mentioned that those are wedding-appropriate dresses, but I don't have any upcoming weddings to attend."
As she mulled over it, her phone rang with an incoming call from Zayn. "Have the dresses arrived?"
"Yes, " Carla answered. "Why did you make a custom order for evening gowns out of the blue? And whose wedding are we attending?"
"Harry and Lena's, " Zayn replied simply.
Carla was stunned. "Since when did I agree to attend their wedding?"
"Can't you keep me company?" Zayn cajoled, his voice gentle.
"You're planning to show up?" Carla was even more dumbfounded. "The high-and-mighty, narcissistic Zayn Giblo is going to attend his nemesis' wedding?"
"They're not worthy of being my nemesis, " Zayn commented nonchalantly. "But you are on the right track. My actual nemesis will be at the wedding, which is why I have to go."
His reply piqued Carla's curiosity. "You actually have a nemesis? Who is it?"
"I'll tell you when I get back later." Carla could hear the chatter of shareholders in the background. "Attend tomorrow's wedding with me before going back to your hometown, " Zayn implored.
"Alright." Carla had no choice but to agree. "Get back to work. We can talk about this when you get back."
"Alright."
After hanging up, Carla turned to tell Mrs. Borah, "There's no need to pack my things for now. I have a wedding to attend tomorrow before leaving."
"Who's getting married?" Mrs. Borah asked curiously.
"Harry and Lena, " Carla said with a frown. "Seems like their wedding date has moved forward. They must be getting impatient."
Mrs. Borah heaved a sigh. "Mr. Stayton used to be a good person. How did he end up like this?"
"Change is inevitable in life." Carla smiled ruefully. "I'll try on the clothes now. You can take a rest."
"Alright."
When Carla entered the dressing room, the designers had hung the clothes and were waiting for her.
Carla tried on the three gowns, all of which were gorgeous. In the end, she chose a Whyte mermaid- tail dress that flattered her figure. A pearl necklace and matching earrings completed the look. Though simple, the gown accentuated Carla's inherent elegance and purity.
The designers and their assistants showered her with praises. Mrs. Bolistin, together with a few maids, were all in awe of her ravishing beauty.
Carla smiled gently as she thanked the designers and prepared to change into her everyday clothes.
At this moment, a designer pulled out a laptop and asked her to pick out a wedding dress. A broad grin split her face as she informed Carla, "Mr. Giblo made a specific request for your wedding gown to be designed by our boss himself."
"He will fly back from Irushea next week to discuss the wedding gown design with you. Please pick out a few gowns to your liking so our boss can gauge your preferences. We'll also need to take your children's measurements as our boss will also personally design their formal attire."
The influx of information left Carla stupefied. Zayn ordered a custom-made wedding dress? He's also planning to have the kids' clothes tailor-made. Is he starting to plan for our wedding?
"I heard Mr. Zayn instruct someone to contact a renowned jeweler from Ustrana this morning. He's planning to have your wedding jewelry and diamond ring custom-made as well!" Mrs. Bolistin disclosed with barely suppressed excitement. "We'll be having a wedding soon!"
"That's great!" The maids clapped enthusiastically.
The corners of Carla's lips twitched, but she failed to force a full smile.
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