I was furious, continously tapping my feet in the backseat of my car as Matt drove us to Zainav Fashions. What the hell did she think of herself, treating my sister like that, all I saw was red. She had hurt my sister and nobody gets away with that. Doesn't matter who she is or what she does.

"Boss you look very angry, you must calm down, should I call Miss Richards?" Polo my bodyguard spoke from the passenger seat.

I gave him an angry glare "Polo, I've already said no one is telling Stell anything about this and you don't ask me to calm down. I am not going to tolerate anyone misbehaving with Stell and even you shouldn't, you're working for me." I said through clenched teeth fisting my hand tightly.

"Sorry, boss." Polo said in a low voice. I checked my watch to see its 1:00 and I asked Matt "How long will it take to reach?"

"We're almost there boss." Matt answered.

As soon as we reached I got down from the car with both Matt and Polo following me. I checked the entrance and there were two guards there. I motioned for Matt and Polo to take care of them.

It was a five storey buiding, the first floor was like a showroom of dresses of all kind, the interior was beautiful and classy in contrasts of white, grey and black. There were mannequins with dresses at the entrance and also all around the store. The lights were set up beautifully illuminating the dresses to look more precious. There were people all around, some staff members wearing grey t-shirts that read Zainav Fashions in white letters, others were customers. Good, even they will know how arrogant and mean the owner here is.

I saw a lady approaching me, she looked familiar with blonde hair in a neat bun and dressed in a formal attire, but I couldn't remember where I had seen her, "Hello Sir, welcome to Zainav Fashions. My name is Evelyn Weber. How may I help you?"

That's when it clicked and I recognized her. She was the face of the lead designer. I narrowed my eyes not hiding the anger on my face "I want to see your boss, right now. Call her here." I said with a raised voice and complete authority.

She was taken aback by my tone at first and then she furrowed her brows and responded in firm but calm tone"I would advice you to keep your voice in check Sir, and the boss doesn't see anyone without a prior appointment. So, you may tell me the matter here and I may consider booking an appointment." she said professionally.

"And you should keep your attitude in check, you do not know who you're speaking to. If, I have said I want to see your boss right now, I will see her right now." I said challenging her, with my voice more loud. I was beyond furious now. We had gained attention of people around by now.

Evelyn looked around noticing the attention of the people, then not wanting to create a scene she took a deep calming breath and said "Sir, I don't know what the matter is, let us just sit and sort this out in my office inside."

I smirked at her and said "I am not moving from here unless your arrogant boss comes out of her hiding space." I was sure of one thing she hadn't recognized me yet.

"The moment you've entered I have been speaking very politely and all you've been is rude and loud. I am not going to entertain you badmouthing my boss in her own workplace. You either tell me what is the matter or I am calling the security on you. I'm done being nice." she said in a low voice fisting her hands hard and letting go of the anger she kept bottled  but she was definitely not affecting me with any of it.

"You want to know what the matter is right, I'll tell you. You and your arrogant boss do not know how to treat people. Actually, do you know what I think, your boss is a coward, she only passes orders sitting up there in her office. Didn't she ask you to refuse Susan from coming to her office and now she is up there sitting in her office watching this drama unfold, making you deal with all of this, that is what cowards do!"

After mentioning Susan realization hit her and she recognized me "So all of this is because of that, boss recognized her correctly, that woman is trouble. Anyway, we took permission of Miss Richards and she agreed with Susan not going in with her. I am done listening to you speak ill about Arayna. I am calling the security." she stated folding her hands and looking me in the eye anger evident there. Matt and Polo entered in holding the security their hands behind the back.

This woman had guts lying to me in my face and calling security on me. I smirked at her "Really, she would permit her own friend to stay out? Oh, I get this now, its about money, isn't it? You want to get money out of Stell, knowing she is Steven Richards sister. You want money right, take this and this" I said removing bundles of cash from my coat and putting them in her hands. There were whispers and chatter all around. Evelyn had called her Arayna, by her first name, which meant they were pretty close, so then this has to hurt her and I wanted just that.

"If this is less" I said pointing to the bundles of cash in her hand "keep this blank cheque and fill in whatever amount." I threw the cheque at her. She looked stunned not knowing what to do.

I turned around to leave and on my way out I kicked two mannequins at the entrance and left. I took a deep calming breath and without turning around moved towards my car. I was more angry than before, this woman had lied to me about Stell, challenged me against speaking about her boss and dared to call security on me. No one had ever pointed a finger at me.

Few hours ago...

I had just finished working out, I checked the watch it showed 8:45 am. Thinking about making scrambled eggs and waking Stell up, I went to the kitchen. I moved towards the fridge to get the eggs when I saw a small post-it note there. It read
I am going out, some important work. I will tell you at dinner, don't keep calling me. Also, I'll be home late, Bri is taking me on a date ;)
Sorry for missing our morning breakfast. I love you. Bye :)

What important work must have come that she had to wake up this early. Stell is not a morning person, and she hates setting up alarms to wake up early.

I had a bread and coffee. No use making breakfast for only me. I should get used to this though. Showering and getting ready I left for work.

It was almost 12:00 when James called and said that I have a visitor. "Who is it?" I asked.

"Sir, its Susan, Miss Richards friend." I sighed knowing she must have come to go for lunch together, she has done this before. Whenever Stell was busy or out with Bryan she would come and flirt and ask to have lunch together, she was a real pain.

"James, tell her I am busy and can't see her right now." I said and hung up.

Within few seconds the phone rang,  again it was James "Sir, she says its very important, its about Miss Richards." I pinched the bridge of my nose, getting annoyed. What if this was some silly trick of hers to come in? But, what if it really is important, Stell left early this morning, is it about that! I couldn't take any chances when it comes to Stell.

"Send her in." I told James on the call and hung up.

Susan entered without knocking, who was I expecting manners from!

"Steven, I have to tell you something about Stella." she said a little nervously.

"Go ahead, and this better be good. I have loads of work." I told her sternly.

"I don't know how to tell you this, but I really can't see Stella like that."

"Just tell me, Susan what is it?" I said giving a look that said you better hurry up.

"Steven, that designer from Zainav Fashions doesn't deserve to design for Stella..." before she could continue I stopped her "Susan, stop. I really do not have time for this. You have been hell bent on this designer thing, what is your problem with it. It is Stell's choice." I said a bit harshly.

"No Steven, let me finish. Please." she said pleading. I sighed and then nodded for her to continue.

"They are taking undue advantage of Stella. They know how badly Stella wants them to design for her wedding. Do you know where she went this morning? She went to Zainav Fashions office. They freaking gave her an appointment of 8:30 in the morning, that too after so much of pleading they agreed to meet. You know Stella she hates waking up early."

"What are you trying to say here, they made my sister beg, don't they know who she is?" I asked ridiculously.

"Not only this Steven, they didn't even treat her well. They gave her an appointment of only 10 minutes. They even disallowed me from going in to meet that lead designer. Stella requested them, that I was her best friend and I should come in with her but she completely disagreed. Stella even said she was very rude to her, but she told me not to tell you, she didn't want to bother you. I couldn't stop myself though, one second she was so excited to get the appointment and the next she was so upset and disheartened." she said with sadness. I didn't know if I should believe her. Why would someone treat their customers like that, it didn't make sense.

She saw me thinking and continued "I understand Steven it is hard to believe but I am telling the truth. Well, to prove my point, do you know the password to Stella's mailbox?" she asked.

I looked at her with raised eyebrows "Do you?" she asked again.

"Yes, I know. But I am not snooping in my sisters mailbox." I said.

"Then I don't know how else to prove all this." she said making a sad face.

I have to know, if they had treated Stell badly but can I trust her. I contemplated checking Stell's mail. I logged in to Stell's account on my laptop and searched through the mails sent and received from Zainav Fashions. There were quite a few mails sent by Stell and only had one reply from them at the end.

While I was going through it Susan spoke "Steven, you can see the amount of mails sent by Stell, they didn't even reply at first. You know how innocent and sweet Stella is and I feel they just wanted to see how desperate Stella was so they could take advantage of that. Maybe they want to get more money out of you, knowing you're rich, or do they want to demean her and also you, because there is no way they don't know Stella, she has been a part of many charity events with you. The media doesn't miss any of it."

After seeing through the mails, all the words spoken by Susan were proving to be right. I needed answers, the reason they treated Stell that way. My sister doesn't need to take a god damn appointment. I got up from my chair in anger, that stunned Susan.

She said "I should leave now, see you later."

I opened the drawer near my table and took some cash out shoving it in my suit I called Matt to take the car out.

"Where to, boss?" Matt asked.

"Zainav Fashions"

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