Once the lights were fixed in the boutique, I felt a lot better about the atmosphere it created. I was also in a better mood, and even gave Reece the rest of the day off. She was ecstatic, of course, and because it was Thursday, it meant that she would have another long weekend. I, however, was swamped with new customers coming in shortly after by the boatload. It’s not to say that I wasn’t thrilled, I was just overwhelmed. I was currently ringing up one of the last customers of the wave, when the same lawyer from Ford’s company approached my register. I gave him a curt nod, and handed the woman her card and her receipt before addressing him. “Can I help you?” I kept my voice even, and uninterested with my arms crossed over my chest. When I saw that he had reached into his briefcase and pulled out a familiar manila folder, I raised my eyebrow. “Here are your original documents from Mr. Mitchell, I apologize for our previous interaction, please, have a wonderful day Ms. Carroll.” Wel
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