Chapter 5 - The Wedding Planner Delivers Shocking News About Venues
Arthur sat in his quiet downtown tailor shop, surrounded by bolts of imported Italian wool and sewing patterns. The shop bell chimed merrily, announcing the arrival of Clara Mendez, the lead wedding planner for the event.
Clara looked flustered and anxious as she clutched a thick binder against her designer blouse. She walked over to the cutting table where Arthur was organizing his shears.
“Mr. Arthur, we have a massive financial emergency regarding the grand ballroom deposit,” Clara began nervously. Arthur looked up from his work, gesturing for her to take a seat on the wooden stool.
“What kind of emergency, Clara? I thought Linda and Sabrina handled all the vendor bookings,” Arthur noted. Clara shook her head vigorously, dropping a stack of unpaid catering invoices onto the table.
“The primary credit card associated with the venue rental was declined twice this morning for insufficient funds,” Clara revealed. Arthur wasn't surprised in the slightest, knowing Linda had drained his personal accounts weeks ago.
“Marcus Vance tried to pay with a corporate check, but our bank flagged it as an unverified routing number,” Clara added. Arthur smiled faintly, realizing his financial sabotage of their liquidity was working to perfection.
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“Tell the country club management that the venue contract requires direct trust verification,” Arthur instructed. Clara frowned, her professional instincts kicking in as she studied the quiet tailor’s calm demeanor.
“Who actually holds the master deed to the country club estate, Mr. Arthur?” Clara asked carefully. “The trust bears my signature exclusively, Clara, and I have no intention of releasing it,” Arthur stated.
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