Caesar's eyes sparkled with approval as he gazed at Ivanna, clearly impressed by her decision.
Ivanna had thought deeply, her expression intense, before shaking her head at Caesar's offer to handle Ethan himself.
Then, with newfound determination, she scribbled on her notebook:
"I want to do it myself!"
Caesar's eyebrow twitched upward in surprise, followed by a warm, proud smile.
'Exactly what I expected of her - strength hidden beneath the surface!'
He gently patted her head, his touch affectionate and encouraging:
"Well done, Ivanna."
Ivanna's face lit up with a soft, hopeful smile, her eyes shining with resolve.
She felt seen and believed in by Caesar, and that realization empowered her further.
Caesar leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers together once more:
"Any questions?"
Ivanna's pencil paused over her notebook as she looked up at Caesar with pleading eyes:
"But... how do I gain confidence?"
