The buzz was electric as the pre-sale opened, revealing clothing collections that dazzled the eye and sparked intense discussion. The inventory didn't last long. In no time at all, it was sold out.
Oliver dialed Josefina's number, his voice warm through the line, "Congratulations."
Josefina gazed at the impressive figures on her screen and replied with a satisfied smile, "Thanks."
"Dinner tonight to celebrate?"
She hesitated, "I've got plans with the team tonight. We're holding a dinner to celebrate our success. Let's do it another time. I'll treat you."
"Where's the party?"
"Gourmet Galaxy," she answered.
Oliver chuckled, "Sounds good."
After hanging up, Oliver quickly called Gourmet Galaxy, making sure to set up a few special arrangements.
The manager, ever respectful, assured Oliver that everything would be taken care of to his specifications.
The moment he ended the call, his phone buzzed again—this time, it was a video call from his buddy Finley. On the screen was a face that defied gender norms, grinning mischievously. "Oliver, you're smiling like you're in love or something," Finley teased.
"Coming back soon?" Oliver deftly changed the subject.
Finley nodded, "A few days. And I'm not coming alone."
Oliver hummed in response, but Finley's smile grew more pronounced, "Don't you want to know who it is?"
"If it doesn't concern me, I don't want to hear about it," Oliver's reply was crisp.
"The thing is, it does concern you. Shay has been trying to reach you, and you've been ignoring her calls."
Oliver frowned, "What's it to me?"
Finley paused, taken aback, "Oliver, why are you still so cold to her?"
"What do I have to do with her? Why should I be anything but cold? Finley, are you my friend or hers?"
Finley was speechless, and Oliver, without further ado, hung up the call. When Finley tried to reach out again, he found himself blocked.
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