CHAPTER 32: Observing Potential

  Caleb's POV

  The store hummed with its usual energy—soft classical music playing in the background, customers admiring the dazzling displays, and staff attending to their needs with practiced ease.

  As I made my rounds, the rhythm of the place felt steady, as it should. Blackwood Atelier prided itself on excellence, not just in the jewelry we created but in the experience we offered.

  The Blackwood Atelier was more than a jewelry store—it was a legacy, my legacy. Nestled in one of the most affluent districts, it stood as a beacon of elegance and refinement. Every detail of its design, from the grand crystal chandelier that greeted visitors in the lobby to the custom velvet-lined display cases, had been meticulously curated.