Adela followed the assistant into the office, where a man sat at his desk. He had a refined, scholarly look—not exactly what she expected from a jewelry designer. There was something about him, though—a quiet dominance beneath the polished exterior. As soon as she stepped inside, he lifted his gaze, a subtle smirk playing on his lips.
"Adela, welcome. I'm Leopold Davis, the creative director at Starry Jewelry."
Adela extended her hand confidently, and as they shook, she felt a slight but noticeable firmness in his grip. Was it just her imagination, or had he held on just a second longer than necessary?
Once they were seated, she slid her portfolio across the desk. "Mr. Davis, here’s my resume and design samples."
Leopold took it with an easy smile, flipping through the pages with genui
