6

I straighten my tie in the mirror connected to a mini closet in my office. Laken walks in a second later.

"Flights have landed for the clients."

I nod. "There is a ride service to pick them up correct?" I look at him through the mirror.

"Yes. Also I know that Valan said they will be arriving at three to be set up by four-thirty to start serving."

I close the door and turn to my friend. "She still hasn't told them that I am the owner has she?"

When Valan had told me about what her friend had said, I couldn't help when my lips tilted up trying to smile. It is fun that somehow I have kept my face from everything so many don't know it is me unless dealing with the company directly. So many believe it is still my mother or at least a female owning the business.

So then I asked Valan not to tell them. Which will bring even more joy to this event by shocking her friends.

Laken shakes his head and tries not to laugh.

"This could be fun since, I plan to make sure I look over how they are set up."

"Well Valan will not say who you are to where you can have your fun. I done warned her to behave tonight or else some punishment will happen." Laken smiles his dominant one.

"You do realize she has tested you before because she enjoys punishment." I chuckle darkly.

"Don't most subs. Sense how they enjoy the slight bit of pain adding to their pleasure." He smirks.

At least my friend has Valan, the love of his life and submissive. It does make me happy for him.

"Did you get the models contracts?" Laken brings it back to work.

"Yes. We are short one though. The lawyer stated she would still work for the company but is currently heavily pregnant and on bed rest. So, I still put in for her to have compensation for tonight even though she can't work the event."

"Helps keep the employees happy." Laken sits in the chair, while I get in my seat.

"Well, she has a contract and I am holding up my end. I will not break it just because she is having a child. The lady has been a model of ours for several years now. Loyal employees will get the benefits of working for my company."

Now just to make sure all the people who will be paid tonight has the accounts in our system. Which I can tell HR has done, never hurts to check though.

Maybe it is just part of the control side of me to make sure everything is taken care of? Unless it comes from Laken, I don't believe it. He is the only person that I won't check over.

With a glance to the clock, I can tell we have a short time before guests start arriving.

"How are the winter items going?"

Laken picks up his tablet and taps a few times, before handing it over.

"So far these are the rough designs that seem to be sticking."

My eyes fleet over them. "These are looking nice. What type of material are you thinking?"

"Not decisive yet on that front."

"Could this work for fleece at the minimum?

Laken nods. "Of course. The second one I was thinking knit with wool for the buyers that prefer such material for cold climate. Fleece and silk were the others that would work best. Currently, I am thinking of a new jacket to style with any of the outfits as well."

I hand the tablet back over. " I do like those. You have the bold and then the simple designs."

"Just a work on progress. I am hoping to have a solid set of designs for you to shuffle through and choose for the making within a short time."

I go to respond but am cut short with the intercom beep.

"Guests are arriving Mr. Scenix."

"Thank you. I will be right down to greet them. Please show them to the event area." I look at the clock and see more time has past than I realized.

I stand from the desk with Laken following in behind. Together we walk down to the first floor where the event will be held.

With a glance around I can tell the guests that are here, were the ones that tend to be an hour early as normal. Got to hand it to them for being punctual, but at the same time makes me hold in a grunt. At least there is some entertainment off to the side for now with the display of designs and clothing through the years.

Digital helps to show case it all on a repeated loop. Which is holding the guests interest.

"I'll be back. Valan just called to let me know they are here for the catering." Laken whispers and takes off.

Striding over to the only guests here, I put on the warm smile and shake their hands.

"Thank you so much for making the journey here tonight. I truly hope you enjoy all the Scenix Clothing Event has to offer. Tonight, there will be models move about soon in the new fashion line that has just came out in stores today within the states for summer."

"Pleasure is ours. This is my business partner to help with decision making. I hope to see things that catch my eye for my shops over in Paris." The lady bats her eyes.

I nod and bid them well, along with how I will happily assist any of their needs.

One thing, I had to walk away from quickly. Reminding myself, events are the most important part for new lines and in promoting even old lines.

Why must women bat their eyes though, as if something is irrating them?

For one it is not sexy or cute. It truly makes a lady look like she needs to get an eyelash out of her eye socket.

I walk to the front and make sure security is ready and in place should we need them. After, I walk to the employees stationed around to help I make sure they only let everyone that comes in is on the guest list and that all media stays outside of the doors.

Once everything is checked over and made sure of, I move back into the large room. Many guests have started arriving and the models should be making an appearance within the next ten minutes.

Even more time as escaped me rather quickly.

That is the one place I didn't walk in to check is the models changing room. Have to keep the trust for my lady employees. Plus, I am more of a man than that to stoop so low as to look at them while changing.

I want a submissive of my own. Since the last one has been a little while ago. That is the only person I prefer to see naked is if they are mine for the time a contract is signed and being upheld.

The last submissive though.

Not going there, shake it off Aiden. There is a room full of people and this is work time.

Anyway, the few of the older ladies were standing outside informed me the models are preparing nicely while on schedule. Which was all I needed to know.

My mind wanders as my feet move along the floor. Before long the corner section with tables come into view.

I stand off to the side and look over the vast amounts of food on platters. My eyes travel and catch sight of Valan as she serves guests plates with the food requested. There is another lady helping her, while a man brings up a box and places it behind them.

The one that has my attention is a tall, slender woman. She moves ever so graciously placing food back on the platter for Valan and the other lady.