Hearing this, Seraphina Sterling dropped the act. 'He's a true dark horse of the future Antiques Circle, with a sharp eye indeed!'
"Store Manager Xavier, a pleasure to meet you. I'm Seraphina Sterling, and I'm your new boss."
"It seems the 'little boss' has already investigated me, so I won't need to introduce myself. Are you here to take inventory or to fire someone? Or perhaps both?" Joel Xavier sat down at the coffee table and leisurely began to brew tea.
"'Little boss'? I don't care for that title. I hope you'll just call me Manager from now on, Store Manager Xavier." Seraphina Sterling paid no mind to his discourtesy and sat down directly across from him. She watched him brew the Pu'er tea with unhurried, graceful movements. It was truly a pleasant sight to behold.
"So, does this mean I get to keep working at this antique shop?" Joel Xavier showed no surprise, continuing to brew his tea.
