CHAPTER 83: BELLE VS. WINTER

Winter's POV

"Are you busy?"

I almost jumped from my swivel chair when Ian suddenly stepped inside my office. It's been a week now since my boutique started working.

I straightened my back as I reached for the cup of coffee that Ian has brought for me. "I didn't know it's this hard to run a boutique."

"Of course, it's hard. You'll have to assess everything, observe your employees, the progress of your business, what your customer wants, and what's the trend. Do you think it's more tiring than being a celebrity?" he said as he sat down on the couch.

"I think so. Because when I was still a celebrity, all I had to do was smile and cry in front of the camera. But at the same time, I think they're quite the same since you should both keep a good reputation."

He patted my head. "At least you have a handsome best friend to talk to whenever you feel sad about something."

"Handsome and boastful, you mean?"

"Hey, I'm just stating the fact! At least I'm always present and here for you more tha