Chapter 63
Jenny might be a powerhouse in her early thirties, but she absolutely loved Solenia’s over-the-top dramas. And today, Claire was living one of those stories.
“Oh, this is the kind of plot I live for! It’s so juicy!” Jenny was practically buzzing through the phone. “Wait, did Edison seriously swoop in like a hero? Did he apologize afterward p>
“Did you guys have dinner together p>
“Is he good-looking? Like, are we talking storybook prince vibes p>
Claire couldn’t help but laugh. “I hate to burst your bubble, but this ‘prince’ is a little too old for me. I actually ended up calling him uncle p>
“He is handsome, though. I’ll give him that. But honestly, I think you’d appreciate his middle-aged charm way more than I do p>
Jenny made a dramatic noise. “Are you serious? Babe, should I just hop on a flight to Solenia and meet this Edison myself p>
“We do need to talk business with them since we want to move into his mall. Showing up in person would make us look extra sincere p>
“I just need them to invite me first, of course p>
“Oh, and one more thing, babe. Does Edison have a wife or kids? I need to know p>
Jenny was half-French and absolutely stunning. Her mom was from Solenia, and her dad—handsome, foreign, and a total heartbreaker—had left her mom ages ago. Because of all that, Jenny had a strict rule about not messing with anyone else’s family.
But if Edison was single, she definitely wouldn’t mind making a move… as long as he was her type.
“He’s been single for over thirty years,” Claire said, not holding back at all.
Jenny was stunned. “How did you even find that out?” She fell into her own thoughts, then teased, “Wait, are you trying to set me up with him p>
“You know I’m a sucker for successful, good-looking guys p>
Claire just grinned to herself, her voice playful. “You’ll have to guess p>
She could already picture Jenny booking the next flight if she found out Claire was staying at Edison’s house. Jenny wouldn’t miss a chance to meet her dream man.
“Alright, go talk to him first. Let him know we’re interested in VIA Metropolis. But don’t let his looks get in the way of your decision-making p>
Jenny didn’t hesitate. “Don’t worry,
never lose in negotiations. But!
noticed VIA Metropolis has branches in a ton
in
planning to move into all of them p>
Claire was still catching up on the details. “That’s your call. I trust your judgment completely p>
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“Since you’re coming to Solenia anyway, bring a team to do some research. We have to be responsible with SUNNY. If it’s too much just
focus on the big cities for Sw”
Smaller cities might not have the spending power they needed. Expanding everywhere right away could water down SUNNY’s brand. It was smarter to start selectively.
Maybe it was a bit of a tease, but that’s how the market worked. The more exclusive something seemed, the more people wanted it.
SUNNY had exploded in the past couple of years, especially after a sweet French actress became its ambassador. It was suddenly the brand to have, even back home.
Because it wasn’t available locally, rich ladies and socialites wanted t even more. Some of them would literally fly to France just to grab SUNNY’s latest pieces.
SUNNY was always meant to be high-end and stylish. It was a hit with wealthy women, and the celebrities were obsessed too, which only made it hotter.
So, the moment SUNNY announced plans to launch in Solenia, invitations from all the top malls started rolling in.