“Mr. Gregory, what are your impressions of that young girl?" Julie inquired.

Goodwin smiled and subtly cast a sidelong glance at Mrs. Jenkins of the renowned Jenkins family.

Upon clearly observing the elderly woman‘s countenance, he deliberately uttered in a measured manner, "She is but a diamond in the rough."

A diamond in the rough symbolized an unrefined gemstone that concealed within it the potential for breathtaking beauty.

However, despite spending numerous years within the esteemed Jenkins family, Isla remained a diamond in the rough. Did Goodwin's comment signify praise for her talent or serve as a subtle reproach directed at the Jenkins family for disregarding her potential?