Chapter 233

With the rise of modern trends, men's jewelry had become increasingly popular in recent years. Some men even cared more about the design of their jewelry than women did. So, designing jewelry for men wasn’t unusual.

What surprised Renee wasn’t the idea of men's jewelry—it was the fact that Leon Clark had specifically sought her out. A man of his status, always concerned with building connections, would typically go to someone like Annie instead. The thought made Renee uneasy, her eyelid twitching as a sense of foreboding settled in.

Leon took a sip of his tea before speaking slowly. “The Clark family is hosting a celebration banquet this week. I recently acquired something valuable and thought it would be fitting to have it designed into a piece to wear for the occasion.”

Ms. Xander’s curiosity was piqued. “I wonder what this valuable item is…”

Leon clapped his hands, and a bodyguard entered the room, carrying a briefcase cuffed to his wrist. After unlocking the handcuffs, the bod