Chapter 1142

A young woman, forced to leave college during her junior year due to unforeseen circumstances, possessed a remarkable talent for jewelry design. Her work blended popular vintage styles, and she supplemented her online sales with live-streamed demonstrations and detailed explanations of her design concepts. While the gemstones were inexpensive, her handcrafted pieces were undeniably beautiful. Her live streams, broadcast from a bustling night market stall, generated some sales, and she engaged readily with in-person customers. She had long, waist-length hair, fair skin, and expressive eyes that shone with passion when discussing her craft. Dressed in vintage clothing, she seemed a fairy sprung from an ancient painting.

“I’ll cover her salary,” Lizzie said, advocating for the young woman, “but you’ll soon see her skills are in no way inferior to those with years of experience, or even professionals.”

“Were you university classmates?” Skylar asked.

“We were in the same dormitory, different majors,” Lizzie replied. “She hasn’t had it easy these past few years. She works as an office clerk by day and live streams her designs at night. The income is meager, making it difficult to pursue her dreams. This is the most I can do to help, for now.”

Skylar sensed Lizzie’s genuine concern. “I watched her videos and saw the photos. Her design concepts align with my needs, and my store has recently started live streaming, so I think she’ll be a good fit,” Skylar said.

Lizzie smiled. “She’s always loved vintage styles, but don’t let her know you’re connected to me. Thank you, Skylar.”

“Okay.”

After confirming details with Lizzie, Skylar contacted Muriel via private message. Two hours later, they scheduled an interview for the next day. Once everything was arranged, Skylar updated Lizzie, who expressed her gratitude profusely.

The following day, Skylar went to the office. The storefront was leased by Janine, who handled most operational matters. Skylar delegated hiring decisions, focusing instead on the authenticity of their merchandise. Thanks to their live streaming efforts, her once small shop had expanded to employ over twenty people. Janine now sought to develop their own jewelry line, necessitating additional designers and staff. Since Skylar was currently between jobs, Janine even had her promote the shop's antique restoration services during live streams. In a way, her mother had become a career woman, leaving Skylar reliant on her for support. Skylar shared details about Muriel with Janine, who, from personal experience, valued skills over formal education.

Muriel arrived ten minutes early. Skylar was immediately struck by Muriel’s stunning beauty and expressive eyes, captivating and unforgettable. Muriel possessed a fresh, youthful aura, resembling a university student, though her age likely placed her four or five years older than Skylar.

“Hello, are you Ms. Sullivan?” Muriel asked tentatively.

As Skylar assessed Muriel, Muriel, in turn, observed Skylar, recognizing her striking beauty and noting her perfect figure and features, comparing her to a movie star.

“Hello, Ms. Sandoval. Let’s go inside and talk,” Skylar nodded, gesturing for Muriel to enter the office.

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