Chapter 21

"That's a solid point. You really have a knack for corporate matters! Your eye for detail is impressive," Queenie praised Joshua. Joshua felt a touch of pride inside but maintained his poker face. After spending some time in Queenie's shop and identifying a few minor flaws in the decor, Joshua received a phone call and had to leave. Once Joshua was gone, Joanne immediately contacted some workers to start sprucing up the entrance that evening after closing. She also arranged for the shop's spotlights to be replaced with magnesium lights. The new lighting casts the products in a much more flattering glow, instantly boosting their appeal. "Your husband is quite something. Just a few pointers from him, and he's taken our shop up a notch," Joanne remarked. With the shop quiet and the street outside sparsely populated, Joanne couldn't resist her curiosity. She pulled Queenie to sit down and leaned in, eager to gossip. "Tell me, who is Joshua to you, really?" Queenie's eyes widened