The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Author:Lynda Cohen Loigman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
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Will was delighted with the invitation. âI mean, obviously, Iâm not a fashion guy, but it sounds like fun. Itâll be different!â
âAbsolutely,â Abby said.
Outside the entrance to Victorâs store, a wide silver banner hung on the stone façade. NICOLE BY ÃTOILE was printed in black, but the dot over the i in âNicoleâ was a crescent moon, and the i in âÃtoileâ was in the shape of a star. Half a dozen spotlights were aimed at the sign, and the letters shimmered over Madison Avenue. An army of tall, black-suited men stood in front of the double doors, holding clipboards and checking invitations.
âWhoa,â Will said, gesturing to the crowd that was forming. Although Abby knew none of them personally, she spotted several familiar facesâactresses, photographers, club kids, and journalists mixed with New York Cityâs society ladies. âThis is quite a scene.â
Abby smiled. âNot how I usually spend my Tuesday nights.â
Inside the store, all of the mannequins and clothing displays had been removed. A midnight-blue runway crossed the center of the space, bordered on both sides by rows of Lucite chairs. At the far end of the runway, another silver banner hung suspended from the ceiling. Waiters passed out glasses of expensive champagne, tiny cheese tarts, and beef brochettes, but the vibe in the room was more informal than the food. Abby had worn her Ãtoile scarf, but she didnât see anyone else wearing Victorâs clothes. They were all too conservative for this crowd, who were mostly in jeans or black leather pants. Abbyâs Ann Taylor suit, which had felt like the most stylish option in her work wardrobe that morning, suddenly seemed dowdy and out of place.
At the bar, they ran into a beaming Victor, who kissed Abby gallantly on both cheeks. Abby introduced Will and extended Dianeâs regrets. âSheâs sorry she couldnât be here tonight. Iâm afraid she had too much work to leave the office.â
âSomeone must teach her how to relax!â Victor said. He shook Willâs hand and clapped him on the shoulder. âPlease,â he said, âpromise me you wonât let this beautiful young woman meet the same terrible fate. Donât let her follow in Dianeâs footsteps. Life cannot be only for work.â
It was impossible to resist Victorâs charm. âIâll try,â Will laughed. âBut Abby is determined. And unfortunately, lawyers work very long hours.â
âThat settles it then!â Victor turned to Abby. âWe must find you another career.â He raised an eyebrow and studied her face. âYou have lovely cheekbones, ma chère. If you were taller, you might have modeled for Nicoleâs new collection.â
Abby almost choked on her champagne. âI donât think so,â she coughed. âBesides, without us lawyers, who would watch out for you?â
âAh,â Victor said, with a sheepish grin. âYou are not only beautiful but wise as well. Will, you and I are lucky men. Abby and Nicole have such ambition! Such energy! Iâm ready to start spending more time away from work, but Nicole is ready to build an empire.â He tapped his watch and winked at them both.
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