Chapter 209
Chapter 209:
I spun and bolted up the stairs before he could say anything smug.
The next morning, I had barely stepped into the studio when Yvaine came skidding through the front door, her scarf still wrapped around her head like a towel. “Mira! I found someone! He’s coming in today. You can meet him and see what you think p>
I raised both brows. “That quick? Where’d you find him— is he legit p>
“Haven’t a clue. I haven’t even met him yet.” She pulled out her phone, tapping fast. “I posted the listing in a few groups online. He messaged me late last night. Says he just got back from uni overseas. Twenty-two, fresh out.” She turned the screen to show me.
I leaned in.
Most of the messages were just him listing his credentials.
“You think any of this is real?” I asked.
She shrugged. “Could be p>
“If he’s that qualified, why’s he trying to work here? Foreign uni, finance degree… seems like a waste p>
“He said he’s into jewelry,” Yvaine said. “Wants to try something different. Let’s just meet him and see p>
“Fine p>
We didn’t have to wait long.
At half-past ten, the door opened, and a guy walked in.
White crewneck jumper, loose black trousers, no tie, no jacket.
Not sloppy, just not trying too hard either. He looked fresh out of uni. Big smile, clear skin, short black hair—the kind of face casting agents probably fought over.
Yvaine nudged my elbow and muttered, “Fit. Nice build. He’s wearing head-to-toe designer. Think he’s some bored rich kid p>
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I kept my voice low. “He doesn’t look like someone who knows how to get things done p>
We both straightened our backs.
I motioned Priya over, and the three of us lined up on one side of the little glass table.
He sat opposite, still grinning.
“Hi,” he said brightly, “I’m Daniel Williams, twenty-two, just graduated from Eastwick. Looking for work. Would love the chance to join your team.” His voice was smooth, posture decent. It was irritating how likable he was.
“You studied finance,” I said bluntly. “We’re a jewelry studio. Doesn’t really line up p>
“I’m genuinely interested in jewelry,” Daniel replied quickly, still grinning. “And you need clients, right? I can help with that. I’m good with numbers. Sales, projections, whatever you need p>
“We’re not really at the projections stage. I’m looking for someone to handle errands. Packaging, deliveries, cleaning. That sort of thing p>