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Chapter61 Determination

Author: Nora Ashton
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-02 23:00:00

“I get it, you’re the big boss,” Amanda teased once, tugging on the lapel of his blazer. “But would it kill you to wear something a little softer? You’d look less… intimidating.”

Riley sits on the floor and watches at the wardrobe for a moment.

At first, she just made a few suggestions—adding lighter colors or experimenting with different cuts. 

Then, over time, she began handling it all, whether it was at the tailor’s shop or with stylists coming to their home.

She had an eye for it.

Amanda would lay out suits for various occasions: sharp, tailored ones for formal dinners, lighter and more relaxed styles for client lunches, even something playful for casual outings—though he rarely indulged her on that last one.

People noticed.

Strangers at events, colleagues in meetings—they’d compliment him on his style. 

“Looking sharp as always, Riley!

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Heather W
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm not totally opposed to a reconciliation between them after she's had a few years to truly live on her own terms, date a few different people and lean heavy into her passions. Especially if he keeps going to therapy. There is hope for this one lol.
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