Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 322

The company's new brick-and-mortar boutique, featuring modern, traditionally-inspired fashion, was set to officially open in three days.

The design drafts she had submitted earlier had all been approved and were now the main feature for the store’s first season.

“Celly, we did a giveaway and fitting event over the past few days, and the customer response has been fantastic. We’re just waiting for you to come back. We can cut the ribbon together on opening day,” Crystal Lennox said, excitedly filling her in on everything that had happened while she was away.

Celestine smiled. “Of course. Knowing that people like it is the best validation I could ask for.”

For a long time, she hadn't had the courage to design again.

She didn’t dare, afraid that anything she created would never make it to the market.

But Crystal had constantly encouraged her, praising her work. For a long time, those words had been her pillar of support.

She was truly grateful to Crystal from the bottom of her heart.

“It’s an honor that so many people share my good taste. Celly, I knew you could do it! I’ve sent you the address. You have to come for the opening day celebration. I’ve invited a lot of old friends.”

Celestine happily agreed. “No problem, I’ll be there.”

At nine the next morning, Celestine once again received a flower delivery from the same guy, right on time.

This time, it was a bouquet of sunflowers.

Celestine accepted them without a second thought.

As she turned away, a quiet smile played on her lips.

It was definitely Gid.

Celestine arranged the flowers she had received over the past few days into vases, trimming the stems.

She took the ones that had started to wilt and set them on the balcony to air-dry, planning to press them and frame them as a keepsake.

It would be a nice memento.

On the balcony, she could see that the lights in the apartment next door were on.

She guessed Gideon had returned with Cynthia.

Not long after, the doorbell rang.

When Celestine opened the door, she saw little Cynthia, who she hadn’t seen in a while, struggling with several large bags as she greeted her.

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