Juno lowered her eyelashes, not looking up. Only her striking eyes were visible. "Yeah."
When Juniper was gone, she had seamlessly taken over.
Now that Juniper was back, she faded into the background once more.
Everyone got back to work. Since their previous batches of jewelry offered incredible value, their live streams were now pulling in a steady ten thousand viewers—a massive milestone in terms of traffic.
Juniper was slightly cautious, so she gathered the appraisers. "Our traffic exploded very quickly, so we need to watch out for sabotage from competitors. When you're pricing, only tag what you're absolutely certain about. If you're unsure, don't guess. Send it off for certification. We'll rely strictly on official documents."
The senior appraisers nodded. They were all older than her, and calling her 'June' felt too informal, so they adapted. "Understood, Boss."
Juniper blinked in surprise, her first instinct to correct them. But she remembered her goal was to expand the studio into a full-fledged company—this dynamic shift was inevitable.
She took a deep breath, recognizing this as a mark of their genuine respect, and confidently nodded. "Alright. Let's finish pricing this batch, and we'll dig into that crawfish soon."
With Jade gone, the studio's atmosphere had drastically improved.
The moment the food arrived, Eleanor's name flashed across her phone screen.
Remembering Nelson's terrifyingly erratic behavior the other night, she lowered her gaze.
Nelson had treated Andre like dirt, but he seemed oddly wary of Dr. Vaughn, likely because Alistair had grown up under Eleanor's patronage.
With Eleanor in the middle, Nelson wouldn't dare cross the line too drastically.
"June, did you meet the candidate? What did you think?"
Juniper thought for just a few seconds before making her move. "Eleanor, I think Alistair is wonderful."
The elderly woman sighed. "But Alistair has his..."


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