“As a woman who observes hijab/purdah, is it permissible for me to look at a male client while speaking to him during a work-related video call, if there is no inappropriate intention and the conversation is strictly professional?”

I know your probably wanting an exact opinion but I’ve heard some scholars say it is permissible if required for work etc as long as you don’t do look in lust and keep it 100% perfectional but I’ve also heard some say lower gaze either way cuz we’re commanded to