He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 218

The next morning. Ellis’s car pulled up downstairs right on time.

Wearing a simple white shirt and holding a notebook, Seraphina got into the passenger seat.

Didn’t sleep well?” Ellis noticed the faint dark circles under her eyes and handed her a hot coffee.

eraphina took it, sipped it gently, and briefly told him about Liam’s pestering the night before, ending with a smile. “But it’s okay. I know very well what I

vant.”

llis’s grip on the steering wheel tightened, his eyes darkening. “If something like this happens again, call me.”

Okay.” Seraphina nodded, looking out the window at the passing streetscape. The sun was shining perfectly.

ushing open the door to Aline’s studio, a wooden wind chime tinkled softly.

unlight streamed through the massive skylight, scattering flecks of gold across the workbenches laden with tools and gemstones.

line was wearing a magnifying glass, intently polishing a sapphire ring.

Ms. Bennett, we’re here.” Ellis’s voice was gentle and polite.

line looked up, her eyes behind the lenses brightening. “Ah, Ellis and Sera. Come over, take a look at my new treasure.”

eraphina was a little nervous, but she straightened her back and walked over.

he sparkling loose stones and delicate tools drew her in as if by magic.

Don’t be shy,” Aline said with a smile, pointing to the workbench next to her. “Here, try this.”

he handed over a silver brooch and a miniature chasing hammer. “I’ll teach you texturing techniques. They’re very important for the feel of the jewelry.”

or the next few hours, Aline explained everything in meticulous detail, from the force used in metal forging to the angles for setting gemstones to the fine pints of polishing

eraphine listened with intense focus. The chasing hammer in her hand seemed to come alive in her fingertips, tapping out delicate patterns with each strike,

he sunlight slufted across her focused profile. Ellis stood to the side, watching quietly, his eyes filled with admiration.

inally, a rose brooch with a unique texture took shape in Seraphina’s hands.

line parked it up, held it to the light to examine it closely, and nodded repeatedly Not bad, very inspired sera do you know what the rarest thing to jewelry insigni ka? Sta mot technique, it’s empally you have to let the metal and gems speak for you, let the person who wears it feel its warmth. You have that gin

The put down the brouch and turned to Fils, her tone serious Ellis, this gui sera has a real gift Her observational skills are sharps, and be sh xceptional. As long as she keeps at it and receives some systematic refinement shell be able to make a name for herself in the jewelry desigu ven define her own stylish school I have ligh hopes for her

Surprise flashed in fllis’s eyes. He looked at seraphina and saw her eyes sparkling she had clearly heard alias peste

When they left the studio, Fills was driving, and seraphins was still repeatedly stroking the bath the bat made

sull thinking about what Ma. Bennett said? Ellis asked with a strúle

Seraphina nodded. “Ellis, did you hear that? Ms. Bennell said I have the gifts

“Of course I heard,” Ellis turned to look at her, his eyes gende I knew you could do it all along. Your paston fur design, and give up–you can’t hide them.

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Chapter 19

‘Ms. Bennett is a titan in the industry, she’s seen countless designers. To receive such high praise from her, you should be proud of yourself.”

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