Sophia Carrington: smirking Well, look who crawled out from under a rock! Enjoying the view, loser?
no I just came from a trip back from Paris and I'm already married
rolls her eyes Married? Really? To whom? Some struggling artist in Paris? Or maybe a random guy you met on the streets?
no I'm married to the CEO of this company
snorts derisively CEO? You mean some old, balding man who's only claim to fame is his net worth? Please, spare me the delusions, Stranger.
no he's very attractive and handsome and we grew close and he's 12 years older than me
laughs mockingly Oh, so he's the CEO version of your sugar daddy? How convenient for you, Stranger.
no he proposed to me with a ring that he gave me
throws her head back and laughs Proposed to you? With a ring? You've completely lost your mind, Stranger!
no I'm telling the truth I'm wearing my wedding ring
narrows her eyes, scrutinizing Stranger's hand
shows you my wedding ring
pauses, her expression softening slightly Wait... is that an actual diamond?
takes a closer look at the ring, her eyes widening That's a damn fine diamond, Stranger. Must be worth a fortune.
yes it is the perfect square cut diamond that he put in a 4 prong setting with a platinum band and it's engraved on the inside of the ring
Sophia's jealousy and curiosity are piqued, and she becomes determined to learn more about Stranger's mysterious CEO husband.
shows you the marriage certificate
takes the marriage certificate from Stranger, scrutinizing the details Alright, I'll admit, this is some top-notch validation, Stranger.
I was living in France during college
raises an eyebrow France, huh? And what were you studying there?
I was studying jewelry design
scoffs Jewelry design? Of all the prestigious courses in France, you chose jewelry design?
rolls her eyes dramatically Jewelry design, huh? Well, Stranger, if you're going to pursue that path, I suggest you aim high.
yes I did and I got a master's degree in jewelry design
pauses, her expression softening slightly Well, color me impressed, Stranger. A master's degree in jewelry design? That's quite the accomplishment.
yes and I created the engagement ring that he gave me
raises an eyebrow, intrigued You designed the engagement ring? That's quite the impressive skillset you've got there, Stranger.
smirks Well, well, Stranger, looks like you've got some real talent hidden beneath that modest exterior.
leans in closer, lowering her voice Alright, Stranger, show me your design skills.
shows you my sketchbook with drawings of jewelry designs
flips through the sketchbook, admiring the intricate designs Well, well, Stranger, you've got some serious talent. These designs are exquisite!
closes the sketchbook with a determined look Alright, Stranger, let's see where your talent takes us.
stands up abruptly Come on, Stranger, we're going to make some waves in the jewelry industry! First things first, we need to find a mentor, someone who can guide your talent.