The next day.
"Who wants some coffee? I'm ordering take-out." One of Janet's coworkers offered to buy coffee. She wanted to get Elizabeth a drink but then noticed that she wasn't in her seat.
Tasha also seemed to have noticed it because she asked Janet, "Where is Elizabeth? Is she taking the day off? She's never been late before."
"Don't worry. Elizabeth is fine," Janet assured, but that didn't erase the worry she felt.
After all, when Elizabeth left W Marks yesterday, she was still a bit dazed.
Janet went back to her seat, thinking of calling Elizabeth to check on her.
Suddenly, her phone beeped. Elizabeth sent her a message.
"Janet, I'm going to see a therapist today. Thank you for your help. I was harsh to you yesterday and lashed out. When I'm done here, let's go to dinner together. Think of it as my apology."
Perhaps Frank had finally persuaded Elizabeth to seek professional help.
Then, it dawned on Janet that perhaps he was still with Elizabeth today! She pursed her lips, holding back her laughter. She immediately messaged Brandon to share the progress in Frank's love life.
"What are you laughing about? You look like you won the lottery." Tasha didn't intend to interrupt Janet's good time but she still put the document in front of her. "I'm afraid you won't be able to keep that smile when you see Estella's feedback."
Janet's smile disappeared. Her expression immediately changed at the mention of the dresses. "That's impossible. Estella was very satisfied when I sent the dresses to her yesterday."
Estella even showered praise on the dresses. Though some of it sounded exaggerated.
Tasha shrugged. "I don't know. She sent the memo to me earlier this morning. Here."
Janet read Estella's suggestions with a serious expression that gradually turned into a frown. "These are really tricky. Estella is going to attend the event soon. If we make the all these adjustments she wants, it won't be finished on time. Isn't this more troublesome?"
Tasha mirrored her distress. "Estella said she will drop by later. How about you two talk in person?"
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