Opening

Scarlett POV

The big day for the opening of my first store had finally arrived. I managed to rent a store located within the Oricalco Center Shopping Mall and I managed to get the rental at a discounted rate. Oliver knew a few people and managed to get it for me. So, until I get back at least some of the money I invested, I won't have to pay the mall's extra fees.

One of the things I realized was that rich and powerful people were able to negotiate with each other and that, often, the amount was tiny and didn't even touch their pockets. After this negotiation, I only had to worry about setting everything up, managing the assembly and organizing the sales team.

Invitations were sent to several influential designers in the fashion industry who also worked with plus sized clothing designs. My saleswomen weren't quite up to the beauty standard either, but most of them had extra curves I needed and I prepared a beautiful uniform that matched the dresses that were on display.

My heart w