Chapter 23
Alexia returned to work alter a few days recovering at the Bent residener.
As soon as she stepped into the lobby, Meloche palded her arm and asked, “Where have you been these past few days! I thought you weren’t coming back.”
“1 had some personal matters to handle. “Alexia replied vaguely, willing to go into detail
Upon hearing this, Melody didn’t pursue furthes. “T’ve noticed your younger sister seems to have agreed relationship with Mr. Reed. Maybe you could ask her to put in a good word for you * and help you get a better job.”
Blends merely churlded coldth and didn’t say a word.
She would never ask bei tre help.
Melody sighed and advised her, Tride is nothing compared to your future. You’re still
~This is just temporary. When the right opportunity arises, Itetun to working in my min field”
cleaner forever!”
Just then, two elegantly dressed female employees walked in and complained folly, “Ugh! I’m so annoyed. The manager has been shouting at everyone?
“The CEO red down the architect’s proposal, so the manager is in a bad mood and taking it out on us,” said the woman in the flowery dress, rouching up her makeup in the mirror.
“No wonder all they do in make a few drawings, yet they earn far more money than us. It’s so unfair!”
“Txactly! Our department is currently holding an architectural design competition. The first prize is 300 thousand dollars, with the opportunity to work as an architect for Red Group. The pecks are incredible, and I’m jealous of it.”
When Alexia heard this, her eyes beightened up An opportunity has just presented itself.
“Excuse me, how do Lenter the architectural design competition?”
The woman in the flowered dress turned to glance at her. “Why? Do you want to venter?
She nodded.
to compete in an architectural design competition? Aren’t you worried about making a fool of yourself?” The woman’s face was full of disdain.
Alexia frowned and snapped back” bebeve that’s my business and has nothing to do with you, right?”
The woman squeezed her nose and snorted, “It doesn’t. But you’re smelly, and your design may stink up the whole place”
Alexia looked at her dimly “is that so think your mouth stinks worse. It could probably kill a grown man.”
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The won was outraged and lifted her hand to smack Alesia
But she grabbed Bet wit before it made contact.
“Why are you wasting time arguing with a janitor? Let’s get back to work before the boss shouts at us again,” said the other woman, who grabbed her friend and dragged her out of the toile Alesia shook her armo in annogranice
There were indeed many rude people everywhere.
“Are you really planning to enter the architectural design competition?” Melody asked.
Melody frowned. “It sounds like it’ll be tough.”
A smile formed on Alexia’s face. “It is hard, but I’m determined to give it my
Melody couldn’t help but grin at les enthusiastic look. “Good luck!”
“When I win first place, I’ll treat you to something delicious”
“Alright, I’ll be waiting
After gathering her cleaning equipment, Alexia walked to a quiet spot to make a phone call. “Adilan is the company holding an architectural design competition.”
“Hone can 1 sign up? Are there any criteria for participating?”
Adrian responded, “Til send you the competition details to you in a bit.”
“Thank you”
“Not a problem. You don’t have to be so formal with me, Reed
Just as the call ended, Adrian looked up and was met with a pair of leyes
He felt a shudder go down his spine and stammered, “Mr. Mr. Reed, Ms. Vega was asking about work–related matters.”
Calvin’s tone was key. “Oh? Are you better at cleaning toilets than her?”
