Aside from Cedric, Rosalynn didn't recognize anyone present.

“Mr. Perez, I'm here," she announced.

Cedric, lounging on the sofa with a cigarette between his lips, beckoned her.

“Good, you've arrived. Have a seat."

Rosalynn approached him.

“First, Light my cigarette," Cedric demanded, proffering a Lighter.

Rosalynn remained still.

"Mr. Perez, I'm here on business."

"Indeed, and currently, I am your client. Is there a problem with me asking you to light my cigarette?" Cedric held out the lighter, his tone uncompromising.

Without a word, Rosalynn took the lighter and lit his cigarette.

Adalyn discreetly began filming the scene with her phone.

Cedric took a puff and exhaled the smoke to Rosalynn.

Rosalynn held her breath, maintaining her composure despite her evident discomfort.

“Now, sit and explain your design concept."

Cedric gestured to a seat next to him, his arm draped across the back of the sofa.

Rosalynn took a seat and booted up her Laptop.

“Mr. Perez, this is the design draft I prepared based on your specifications...

“Could you come closer? It's hard to see your screen from here," Cedric interrupted.

Rosalynn cast him a glance before moving the laptop slightly closer.

“Continue.”

Cedric leaned in close, their proximity nearly intimate.

Suppressing her discomfort, Rosalynn resumed her explanation.