Estelle turned to see Eva looking at her with admiration and chuckled, “I might get a big head if you keep praising me like this. Perhaps you should temper my enthusiasm a bit. By the way, who will be negotiating with us? Understanding them well and building a good rapport for successful negotiations is crucial. My designs are popular, but only a few companies can place such large orders. If we can supply jewelry for a runway show, it will open doors for more industry collaborations.”

“Ms. Wallace, a model manager. She’s just 34 but has years of experience in the industry, managing several famous models. She’s considered one of...