Silence, then a sputtering response.
“Cancel? Mrs. Carter, the wedding is in six hours. That’s not— We can’t possibly—”
“Check your contract, Margaret. Section seven, paragraph three specifies that as the financially responsible party, I retain the right to cancel with compensation for the vendor’s time and materials. I understand there will be substantial cancellation fees. I’m prepared to pay them all.”
“But… but the bride—”
“Miss Carter will be devastated.”
“I’m sure she will,” I agreed, remembering the venom in Amber’s voice. “Nevertheless, please proceed with the cancellations. All
