Chapter 39

"That's true. Edward is a great guy. I guess it's just fate," Melanie said, sounding polite. Inwardly, however, she didn't quite share the same sentiment as Julia. While Edward was impressive, Melanie knew her worth as well. All she needed was the opportunity to showcase herself. The first step to proving everyone wrong was to run this boutique. The two women laughed and joked as they traveled. Julia had initially felt that there would be some distance between them due to Melanie's delicate appearance and feared that it would be hard to connect, but to her surprise, Melanie was straightforward and easy to get along with. Once they arrived in the neighboring city, they headed straight for the wholesale market Melanie had mentioned. Upon entering, she immediately started browsing. The market was vast, filled with a variety of goods. After some time, she settled on a shop owned by a man who spoke with a Hindale accent and exuded a quick-witted charm. The clothing there was fashion