Singed Once Always Wary

Chapter 38

Jane felt a bit uneasy when she heard the bet, even though she initiated it. She looked at the other people in the studio, but they avoided eye contact and didn’t want to get involved.

Jane was angry and frustrated. Weren’t these people always dissatisfied with Selena’s work? Why were they all afraid to compete now? Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

She couldn’t admit it, but part of her anger was directed at herself. She knew she couldn’t beat Selena, so why did she stick her neck out like this?

She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms.

*Selena, this is unfair. Raymond already favors you. He must have told you about his

about his preferences, but we know nothing. How can we compete with you?”

She was maki

excuses for herself. Even if she lost, it was because Selena had the upper hand from the beginning.

Selena responded calmly. “If you don’t want to compete, then don’t. No need to make excuses.”

Throughout their exchange, Selena remained calm while Jane became increasingly frustrated

Why did she have to embarrass her like this? What did Raymond see in her designs?

Jane was annoyed, but she didn’t say anything. If she didn’t participate, how would she hold her head up in the studio in the future? And if she could meet Raymond with Selena, maybe he would like her appearance, figure, or personality?

Selena frowned. Why should she bring Jane along?

But Jane continued, “Since we’re competitors, why not let me come along to meet Raymond? It could be like bringing a colleague to observe. I won’t bother you. Are you afraid that Raymond will like my design ideas after seeing me?”

last three words, her face grew hot. Raymond was attractive in every way, and if he saw her, maybe he would become interested in her.

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Selena found this amusing. After all these years of crushing on him, how could Jane think that Raymond would suddenly fall for her?

She didn’t want to argue anymore. If we’re competitors, why should I play matchmaker for you?”

Jane was speechless and felt humiliated.

This woman!

Her anger surged, and she glared at Selena.

ave to stay there.

Selena simply picked up her work materials, said goodbye to Matthew, and left. She was only a part–time worker and didn’t have

Seeing her so free–spirited made jane feel even more resentful. She had to get this project from Selena no matter what. There had to be other ways to get close to Raymond.

Matthew raised his hand to massage his forehead. “Jane, Raymond is already married. The media just hasn’t reported it.”

He didn’t mention that Carter had told him about Raymond’s divorce, so as not to give Jane any bad ideas.

But Jane’s eyes gleamed. After the brief shock had passed, she calmed down.

If there was no news about the marriage, then the wife’s family status was probably not high. Otherwise, the media would have sniffed something out by now.

She had thought she had no chance to meet Raymond, but now she could try from the angle of his wife.

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