Sweet Subterfuge novel by Trina Duo novel Chapter 177

Chapter 177
She turned her gaze to Kevan and asked, “How much does cost?”
However, Kevan avoided her question and answered. “It’s not expensive, don’t worry.”
Mania couldn’t help but laugh and exclaimed with envy. “Larissa, Kevan treats you so well”
Alter speaking, she gave her own husband a disdainful look, bent her elbow, and nudged his waist, saying. “You should learn from him!”
Jacob smiled sheepishly and muttered. “You need money to afford that
Maria continued to complain, “It’s because you’re clumsy and don’t know how to butter up your superiors. You’re always burying yourself in work, what’s the use of that? Look at the others who joined the company at the same time as you. They either became department managers or jumped to other companies with double salaries. But you, after so many years, you’re still just a team leader!
Jacob tugged at her sleeves, embarrassedly, and spoke in a lower voice, “Darling, please don’t embarrass me in front of others.”
Maria snorted but held her tongue.
At this time, Kevan spoke up. “Forgive me for asking, but where does Jacob work?
Jacob answered, “I work at the architectural institute under Soaring Corporation. Our team designed the Star View Hotel on Starry
Mountain.”
He seemed very satisfied with his work and beamed with pride at the mention of Star View Hotel
As neighbors for over a year. Larissa had never inquired about personal matters, so she was quite surprised to hear that he worked at Soaring Corporation
Kevan didn’t anticipate this coincidence either, but he did not look too shocked, so no one could tell what he was thinking.
“I just visited Star View Hotel recently!” Larissa exclaimed excitedly. “The design of the celling on the top floor is truly amazing!”
“Really?” Jacob became even more proud as he straightened his back, no longer crouching over timidly as when he was reprimanded by
Maria earlier.
“What are you so proud of? Maria slapped his back instantly extinguishing his arrogance. “You don’t know how foolish he is! The Star View Hotel project won a design gold award within the company at the time. As the team leader, he could have been promoted. But guess what? Because of this idiot’s clumsiness, he tumbled his speech at the ceremony, and the vice team leader had to give the acceptance speech. As a result the vice team leader caught the attention of the superiors, got promoted to deputy manager, and is now skyrocketing in his career! Doesn’t that make you furious?”
“Well Liam is also quite capable.” Jacob offered weakly. “Actually, I’m quite content with my current position. I can focus on designing without having to do other unrelated tasks.”
“See! He uses this excuse to brush me off every day!” Marla exclaimed, her lace turning red with anger.
Kevan interjected at the right moment, “I actually think that someone like Jacob, who wholeheartedly focuses on his profession, is exactly what Soaring Corporation needs the most.”
“What’s the use of being needed the most? If he doesn’t get promoted, how much is he going to get paid for merely gaining experience?” Maria sighed with a distressed expression. “Because our income has never increased, I’m still childless even in my thirties. If we go on like this. I definitely won’t be having any children in my late thirties. I would only be making it hard for mysell and risk the baby’s health!”
Larissa couldn’t empathize with Maria’s worries or provide any good solutions. She could only offer some empty words of comfort, “When the time comes, things will naturally work out. These difficulties will pass.”
Kevan also said. “That’s right, these difficulties will pass quickly.”