The shop was quiet that afternoon. I could tell Lorea was upset about the damaged gowns, but she went right to work, only surfacing when the door opened at three o’clock. I glanced at Colton and swallowed my grin as Lorea leveled a cool stare in my direction that I was sure meant “Keep your mouth shut.”
“Hi, ladies.” Colton carried in two boxes. “Sorry, I don’t have any news on the shipping inquiry.”
He had anticipated my question, but his news wasn’t surprising as I knew the investigation was going through the corporate offices. I frowned. “That’s okay. I kind of figured we wouldn’t find the dress. When I talked to the supervisor, he said to expect at least six weeks before they can come to a conclusion.” I didn’t mention that my contacts in China had said the same thing. My focus had s
