He leaned back in his chair, spreading his arms in a casual display of ownership. "This company may not be one of those giant agencies, but we've worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. A-listers, award winners, directors you've only ever seen in interviews. Celebrities you've definitely seen on billboards. We've launched careers, turned nobodies into headliners." His lips curled slightly as he glanced at Rex, his voice still calm but carrying a deliberate undercurrent. "And that doesn't happen from sitting in classrooms or reading theories in textbooks."
Daisy's brows lifted slightly, a polite but clear signal she'd caught the jab. Sophie's expression didn't change much, but there was a faint tightness around her mouth. Elara kept her eyes down, though her posture stiffened.
