The craftsmanship was so impressive that she was momentarily speechless, her mouth hanging open in awe.


    Satisfied, Hera nodded again, already deciding to give Liz a generous bonus.


    "I really love the finished product," she said, carefully inspecting each piece for any necessary adjustments or defects. To her delight, every essory was wlessly crafted, free of any imperfections. This only heightened her joy, and Liz, noticing Hera’s approval, sped her hands together happily.


    Just then, Liz’s assistant entered with a pushcart carrying refreshments and snacks. She helped Liz set therge velvet box aside where Hera could easily see it, then quickly cleaned the table before arranging the treats.


    "I’m so d you love the final results," Liz said with a bright smile. "How about we enjoy some drinks and snacks first before we go over the receipt and contract for jobpletion?"


    She beamed at Hera and Athena, inviting them to rx and celebrate the sess of the project.


    Liz was overjoyed because Hera’smission for each piece was an astounding $10 million. This high price was due to the insurance Hera had taken out on each jade piece, ensuring that if Liz and her workshop failed to deliver on their promise or damaged the raw jade without producing anything of value, they would be responsible forpensation. Meanwhile, Hera would be reimbursed through the insurance.


    Now that Liz had sessfullypleted her end of the deal, she was set to receive $10 million per piece. With seven pairs in total, herpany would be earning a staggering $140 million. Just the thought of it made Liz’s heart race with excitement.


    Although her family’spany was of decent size, securing a sale of this magnitude was an incredibly rare urrence—something that only happened if they received a massive order from an ultra-wealthy client, which was practically once in a blue moon.


    Even when selling multiple pieces of jewelry, their highest sales rarely amounted to more than a few million.


    This deal was a game-changer. Not only would it provide a massive financial boost, but it would also stabilize thepany during a period of declining sales.


    More importantly, it would be enough to satisfy the shareholders, ensuring their confidence in thepany’s future.


    However, if Liz was unfortunate and ruined the raw jade, failing to deliver on the agreement with Hera, it would be Liz’s responsibility topensate Hera.


    Since the insurance Hera paid for was under Liz’s studio, it would be Liz’spany that would bear the consequences. This was part of Liz’s proposal to ensure that Hera’s raw materials were well protected and to gain her trust as a client.


    At the same time, if Liz seeded in fulfilling the agreement, it would significantly boost her sales—this was a strategic marketing move on Liz’s part.


    Hera understood this, and while it was a calcted risk on Liz’s part, she chose to go along with the n. After all, most high-value items sold on the markete with warranties or insurance.


    When something is damaged, the manufacturer or seller is typically responsible for the repairs orpensation for any defects or loss.


    So Hera doesn’t see any fault in this insurance she signed with Liz, and so, they happily chat as they drink their refreshments and snack on the pastries in front of them.


    "Hera, thank you so much for choosing mypany to create these essories and for paying for the insurance. But don’t worry, as long as ourpany stands, your essories will always be under our care. If they need cleaning, repairs, or anything else, we’ll handle it. I’m truly grateful for your trust in us," Liz said, letting out a relieved sigh. Then, as if remembering something, she chuckled.


    "You know, my dad almost had a heart attack when he heard we were gambling with $140 million for the insurance on your raw materials. He was so worried, he nearly beat me to death!"


    "I had to hide in my office for a few days until yourmission was done. But because of that, my team worked even harder to make sure everything was perfect. Maybe I should make a habit of working from my office more often to boost everyone’s efficiency and attention to detail. What do you think?" Liz joked with a yful grin.


    Hera chuckled softly but shook her head. "Please, don’t do that. You have to trust your people. Constant pressure and stress will only lower their efficiency and attention to detail. Let them do what they love, and allow them to show their true potential. That’s the way to build a healthy work environment, and it’ll save you from unnecessary stress as well," she exined calmly.


    Having worked many jobs at the bottom of the hierarchy herself, Hera was well aware of how much pressure could impact an employee’s mental state.


    She didn’t want Liz to fall into the trap of creating more dissatisfaction within her team. "Pushing them too hard won’t help. They’ll perform better when they feel supported, not when they’re under constant stress."


    Liz nodded eagerly, almost like an obedient child. "Alright, I’ll listen to you, sister Hera..." she said with a yful grin, sipping her coffee.


    "Anyway, with gifts like these, who could ever im you’re being kept by anyone? It actually feels the other way around—you’re the one keeping them!" She pouted dramatically, her tone full of exaggerated jealousy. "I envy them so much..." Her eyes then sparkled mischievously. "How about you just adopt me, huh?"