29. Dare to Disobey

Hearing the defense, the designer was stunned. "You came all the way here with an empty brain?"

"No. I know a lot about jewelry. It's just that, I haven't thought about the brand yet. I'd like to just learn the basics for now. After that, I’ll think of going a step further."

"What kind of jewelry do you want to make?" Adam interrupted loudly.

Amber shrugged hesitantly. "I don't know. Maybe bracelets, necklaces, earrings—all the luxurious jewelry."

Adam snorted and looked away. "You insist on learning from the best designer. But it turns out, your intentions aren't clear."

"My intentions are clear. I love jewelry. I want to make the best of it and give my first piece to little Evans to keep my promise," Amber said without feeling guilty.

"But that's not enough, Miss Lim. Jewelry isn't just a symbol of luxury. It's also about the message you want to convey through it."

Seeing the firmness in Adam's eyes, Amber was silent. Her hand secretly gripped the book tighter.

"Today, think