Sarah's POV
The door opened.
Mrs. Carla Ruiz stepped in, her heels clicking softly against the polished floor.
Adrian’s expression shifted instantly into a welcoming smile. “Mrs. Carla,” he said, stepping forward. “It’s good to finally have you here.”
She returned the smile and shook his hand firmly. “Adrian. Thank you for having me.”
Her gaze moved across the room, then paused when it landed on me.
A brief silence.
“Miss Sarah,” she said, a hint of recognition in her tone. “I’ve been looking forward to this.”
I gave a small nod. “Same here, ma’am.”
A faint smile touched her lips before she took her seat.
Adrian cleared his throat and stepped back into position. “Shall we begin?”
Carla gestured lightly. “Please.”
Adrian opened the file in front of him. “As you already know, th
