Lina's POV
I arrived at the K&S design department right on time, nervously adjusting my blouse as I walked through the doors. The department director, Wayne, was waiting for me—a fashionable middle-aged man with impeccable style and delicate mannerisms. According to office gossip, he was Katrina's prized recruitment from overseas.
He was handsome in an unconventional way, with distinct mixed-heritage features that gave him an exotic appeal. I tried not to stare too long—gawking at my new boss on my first day would hardly make a good impression.
Wayne flicked through my portfolio with elegant, manicured fingers, his critical gaze sweeping over me from head to toe.
"I must say, I'm surprised by Katrina's choice of protégé," he remarked, eyes crinkling slightly at the corners. "
