Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel 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 Ian, she was certain she could have secured the project. After all, Ian'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 Ian long ago and even invited him to her birthday celebration. However, Maxwell had informed her that he and Ian 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 Ian? 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 Ian."

Every word uttered by Maja felt like a needle pricking Kim. She was furious. "Don't get cocky! Ian 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 Ian.

"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.

She knew that many individuals in the studio harbored resentment toward her. But she cared little about making friends or maintaining relationships because client satisfaction mattered most in the design industry. If they were unsatisfied, they could lose again.

Upon hearing Maja's proposition, Kim lost her temper. She slammed her hand on the table and exclaimed, "Fine! If you're so confident, let everyone submit their designs anonymously and let Ian choose. Do you think you're all that? Everyone in this studio graduated from prestigious universities. Who do you think you are without Maxwell's favor? Ian wouldn't even give you a second glance!"

Maja's tone remained calm. "So, are you going to submit your design?"

Kim grew even more furious. She glanced at the others in the room. Everyone was aware of Maja's talent. Her designs always won clients over, benefiting everyone in the studio. However, for these seasoned professionals to benefit from a newcomer wasn't an achievement to be proud of.

If they agreed to Maja's proposal and Ian still chose her, the embarrassment would be a hundred times worse than it was now. They might even struggle to maintain their standing in the industry.

It was a gamble.