Chapter 37
Maja was well aware that Kim was throwing shade at her, but she chose not to respond. Instead, she walked over to her workspace and took a seat.
Kim, however, was far from pleased. If Maxwell had allowed her to connect with lan, she was certain she could have secured the project. After all, lan’s agreement was primarily due to his friendship with Maxwell, and Maja herself played a relatively minor role.
In Kim’s eyes, Maja had stumbled upon a fortunate opportunity, and now everyone was making a fuss about it. She couldn’t help but feel a ticking bomb of resentment building up within her.
“Why do all good things happen to her? Kim muttered, feeling envious and frustrated.
Kim knew the interior design industry provided ample opportunities to mingle with the wealthy. There had been instances where people were caught having affairs with clients, much to the dismay of their spouses. Kim’s first step was being attractive and aspiring to climb the social ladder, cozying up to Maxwell.
But so far, she hadn’t gained anything from it. She had set her sights on lan long ago and even invited him to her birthday celebration. However, Maxwell had informed her that he and lan needed to be closer for him to facilitate an introduction, and she should rely on her own skills.
If they weren’t close, how did Maja end up meeting lan? Kim had missed out on this opportunity, while Maja had seized it and managed to establish a connection.
Everyone had been striving for the same goal, so why did Maja get to act all superior? It was sickening.
Kim’s words were clearly directed at Maja; naturally, Maja wouldn’t let it slide. She looked up and confronted Kim, asking, “Are you talking about me?”
Kim huffed, “If I’m not talking about you, then who else could it be?”
Maja nodded and responded thoughtfully, “No one else has secured an order from lan“.
Every word uttered by Maja felt like a needle pricking Kim. She was furious. “Don’t get cocky! lan accepted you only because of Maxwell. What does it have to do with you?!” Maxwell, who was standing nearby, frowned. He knew he didn’t play a significant role in Maja securing the project. It was her own ability that had impressed lan.
“Kim,” Maxwell intervened, not wanting the atmosphere in the studio to become tense. The studio was growing, and he recognized that Kim had some talent. Feeling wronged, Kim’s eyes welled up with tears as she accused Maxwell, “Maxwell, I know you and Maja are college buddies, but you can’t play favorites.” Kim’s statement resonated with others in the studio, and murmurs of agreement arose.
“I didn’t help with lan’s order. He doesn’t even remember me from high school. Maja earned it on her own,” Maxwell clarified, hoping to address the misunderstanding. The murmurs in the studio grew, filled with disbelief. Wasn’t Maxwell supposed to defend Kim?.
Maja couldn’t bear seeing Maxwell in such a difficult position. He always strived to maintain a relaxed atmosphere in the studio, where everyone treated each other as partners.
Slowly standing up, Maja addressed the room. “If anyone has a problem with this, you can get to know the client’s preferences, submit your design to Maxwell, and he car pass it on to lan. As for who lan chooses, that’s entirely up to him.”
Her statement implied that she, too, would submit her design anonymously.
Maja calmly gazed at everyone in the room. “Anyone want to join?”
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When will get update?...
What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
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Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
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Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
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Why are there no updates yet, Author. We've all been waitibg for quite a while now. Please, update soon, Author. Thanks....
Author, my thoughts on the book. When are You going to write on Cornelia and Omar Casson's romance? You made no mention, describing in detail how Maja and Uan's white wedding ceremony went. Also, you didn't write on Carol's baby delivery. What about Tyler's romance. Is there closure on Phelps Herrington being truly certified dead, so also his twin brother? Dylan's research institute "little girl", what became of her and Dylan's romance? Beck's blind dates, what were the results, is he married now, so also Dylan to his "little girl"? Why hasn't Ian's father- Steven come forward to meet Maja's parents as the in-laws meeting each other especially with his supposed past with Lillian; Maja's mother. I hope I won't remain curious for too long on the aforementioned issues, Author. Thanks for doing a good job on Zoey and Fitch's romance, though. Kudos....