Time flew by;the fashion show was upon them. Fearful that Jeremy and Suzanne might exploit the situation to Natalie’s detriment,Brandon had taken preventative measures.A private jet was arranged for the journey to ensure security personnel could protect Natalie round the clock,minimizing any potential risks during the flight.
Moreover,the private jet meant Natalie’s belongings wouldn’t undergo the usual checks,further reducing any risk of interference.
After a lengthy flight,the jet landed safely on the rooftop helipad of a luxurious hotel,a mere ten- minute drive from the fashion show venue.
The hotel was splendid,spread over several hundred acres of land.The rooftop was spacious enough to accommodate a jet.
Natalie had been engrossed in the final preparations for the fashion show in the preceding days,causing her to fall into a deep slumber shortly after boarding the plane.It wasn’t until Brandon woke her that she realized they had landed,her eyes fluttering open with fatigue.
“We’ve arrived?”
Natalie rubbed her sleep-filled eyes,murmuring, “That was quick.It feels like l barely slept.”
Seeing her tired expression,Brandon felt a pang of sympathy.”Yes,we’re here.Let’s head to the hotel and get some rest,”he proposed.
After a lengthy flight,the jet landed safely on the rooftop helipad of a luxurious hotel,a mere ten- minute drive from the fashion show venue.
The hotel was splendid,spread over several hundred acres of land.The rooftop was spacious enough to accommodate a jet.
Natalie had been engrossed in the final preparations for the fashion show in the preceding days,causing her to fall into a deep slumber shortly after boarding the plane.It wasn’t until Brandon woke her that she realized they had landed,her eyes fluttering open with fatigue.
“We’ve arrived?”
Natalie rubbed her sleep-filled eyes,murmuring, “That was quick.It feels like I barely slept.”
Seeing her tired expression,Brandon felt a pang of sympathy.”Yes,we’re here.Let’s head to the hotel and get some rest,”he proposed.
Despite her exhaustion,the thought of the fashion show prompted Natalie to shake her head.”No,I need to personally oversee the luggage handling. I won’t rest easy until I witness it myself. Tomorrow’s fashion show is of paramount importance.I can’t afford any errors,”she declared firmly
“You need to rest now.Ill have Sean handle the luggage,”Brandon retorted,his tone unusually stern.
Sean nodded in agreement,adding,”Mrs.Larson, rest assured.Ill be thorough.Ill double-check each piece of luggage and ensure there’s no mistake.You should rest.”
“But …”
“No buts.There’s no need to worry,”Brandon interjected assertively,taking Natalie’s hand and leading her towards the hotel.
However,Natalie remained reluctant,constantly looking back at her luggage.”But these clothes are for the models at tomorrow’s fashion show.If they get damaged,it would be disastrous.I’d feel more at ease supervising the process myself,”she fretted.
With that,she slipped from Brandon’s grasp, intending to return to oversee the luggage.
“Natalie!” Brandon’s voice held a hint of exasperation and anger.”If you don’t rest,I swear I’ll tie you up!”
Lexi quickly stepped in,raising her hand in reassurance.”Boss,you should rest.Sean and l will handle everything.We won’t let any harm befall these clothes.”
Swept by the cool breeze atop the rooftop,Natalie gradually regained her calm.”I’m sorry.I’ve been overly anxious about the fashion show.”
She addressed the staff present with a smile, raising her voice,”I realize everyone has been striving to ensure Im at my best for the show. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed.Thank you all!”
Seeing Natalie’s regained composure,any lingering frustration in Brandon had long evaporated.He gently took her hand again,whispering,”Let’s head back and rest.”
Natalie returned his smile warmly.”Yes,let’s head back.”
In the suite at the hotel,Natalie retired to bed early after freshening up,intent on being in top form for the fashion show.
After watching for a while and confirming Natalie had fallen asleep,Brandon tiptoed out of the room
Sean picked up swiftly.The background wind noise suggested he was still on the rooftop as he inquired,”Boss,any instructions for me?”
Rubbing the bridge of his nose,Brandon felt a tinge of exhaustion.He said softly,”Has Natalie’s luggage been unloaded safely?”
Sean seemed to have relocated to a quieter corner as the wind noise decreased.He reassured, “Yes,it’s been transferred.The storage room where the luggage has been placed is under the highest security.We’ll ensure nothing happens to her clothes.You can rest easy.”
Relieved at Sean’s confirmation,Brandon’s brow unknotted slightly.”Okay,that’s good,”he acknowledged.
Suddenly,he remembered Jeremy and Suzanne were also abroad.A cold glint appeared in his eyes as he asked,”What’s the current location of Jeremy and Suzanne?’
At the private airfield owned by the Larson Group, a massive helicopter was parked on a wide expanse of lawn.
As luggage was being loaded onto the aircraft, Natalie,filled with apprehension,oversaw the process.She occasionally issued instructions to the workers,cautioning them to handle the luggage delicately.
“Sweetheart,there’s no need for you to supervise this yourself,”Brandon chided with a chuckle, playfully pinching Natalie’s nose.”My team is reliable and careful.You can trust them.”
His attempts to dissuade her fell on deaf ears as Natalie continued her vigilant watch,uttering,”No, my designs for the show are in this luggage.They can’t be jostled or knocked about;they require careful handling.”
As she spoke,she rushed over to one of the workers,stopping him hastily.”Please be cautious, my designs are in that piece.”
Seeing her dedication,Brandon chuckled silently to himself,refraining from further attempts to convince her otherwise.
Since this was Natalie’s inaugural participation in a fashion show as an independent designer,her anxious vigilance was natural.He decided to let her handle it her way
Sean,trailing close behind Brandon,could only shake his head and inwardly grumble about how adept Brandon was becoming at handling Natalie’s peculiarities,as if he was her personal bodyguard. Sensing something amiss,Brandon shot a frosty look in Sean’s direction.
Startled,Sean tried to placate Brandon with a quick smile.Internally,he quaked,”Does Mr. Larson have some sort of mind-reading ability? That’s horrifying!”
While Natalie was engrossed in overseeing the luggage,her assistant,Lexi,was also working diligently.Holding a notebook,Lexi meticulously cross-checked and recorded the count of each piece of luggage.
As her first time participating in such a significant event as Natalies assistant,Lexi was even more apprehensive than Natalie.She feared that any error on her part might result in Natalie’s failure.
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“Yes,this one’s correct.…and so is that one,”she muttered under her breath,recording each piece. Only after confirming the correctness of all luggage did she let out a sigh of relief,wiping the sweat from her brow.
Natalie,noticing Lexi’s anxiety,couldn’t help but smile.”Lexi,don’t stress too much.Think of this as a fun trip.”
However,Lexi shook her head in immediate denial. “No,l must carry out my responsibilities thoroughly and not let you down.”
Witnessing Lexis earnestness and determination warmed Natalie’s heart.She patted Lexi’s shoulder, saying,”Thank you for your hard work.Ill give you a bonus after the fashion show as a reward.”
Bonus!
Lexis eyes lit up,but she quickly shook her head a moment later.
Natalie looked at her,puzzled.”What’s the matter? Do you want something else instead?If there’s something else you desire,just let me know.Ill do my best to fulfill it.”
Lexi responded earnestly,”Boss,this is part of my job.Besides,I consider myself incredibly lucky to attend such a significant event with you and to have this opportunity to travel abroad and broaden my perspective.
Touched by Lexi’s sincerity,the smile on Natalie’s face grew brighter.”You’re deserving of this reward for all your hard work.It’s not easy to find an employee like you who’s so considerate of her boss.I wouldn’t want anyone to steal you away,” she expressed with gratitude.
“Im not leaving,”Lexi murmured softly,her heart swelling with joy at Natalie’s compliment.
“What did you say?”Natalie asked,unable to catch Lexi’s quiet words.
“Nothing,”Lexi responded,glancing over at Brandon,who was standing a fair distance away. She then leaned in to whisper to Natalie,”Boss,this is the first time I’ve seen such a luxurious private jet.I used to only see them on TV.”
Pausing briefly,her eyes sparkled as she added,”I never thought I’d have the opportunity to not only see one up close but also experience traveling in such luxury.Even if the job can be exhausting,I feel it’s totally worth it!”
Observing the pure excitement shining in Lexi’s eyes,Natalie felt her anxiety easing.Her smile became increasingly radiant.