Her expression remained unreadable, but there was an unmistakable authority in her voice as she said, "I am Valentina Raymond, the new director of Sterling Design."
However She didn't extend her hand for a greeting, nor did she offer any unnecessary pleasantries. Instead, she gracefully took her seat, crossing one leg over the other, her sharp gaze never leaving the Crawford.
The room felt heavy with tension as Crawford stared at her, his expression unreadable at first, but his eyes held a flicker of something—dismissiveness, mild amusement, even disdain. The way he leaned back in his chair, arms lazily resting on the armrests, made it clear he saw himself as someone superior in this conversation.
'Who is this little girl acting all high and mighty?' His eyes scrutinized her, sizing her up, as if trying to gauge whether she was worth his time or just another young woman playing boss.
