Chapter 70. Belle vs. Winter

"Are you busy?" 

I almost jumped from my swivel chair when Ian suddenly stepped inside my office. It's been a week now since my boutique started working. 

I straightened my back as I reached for the cup of coffee that Ian has brought for me. "I didn't know it's this hard to run a boutique."

"Of course, it's hard. You'll have to assess everything, observe your employees, the progress of your business, what your customer wants, and what's the trend. Do you think it's more tiring than being a celebrity?" he said as he sat down on the couch.

"I think so. Because when I was still a celebrity, all I had to do was smile and cry in front of the camera. But at the same time, I think they're quite the same since you should both keep a good reputation."

He patted my head. "At least you have a handsome best friend to talk to whenever you feel sad about something."

"Handsome and boastful, you mean?"

"Hey, I'm just stating the fact!