Chapter 36


    Connie still possessed a childlike innocence, her eyes shining brightly as she spoke with an endless


    flow of words. Being around her felt like a breath of fresh air for Maja, perhaps because she was


    ustomed to dealing with difficult people.


    Maja gazed at Connie’s painting without uttering a word. Connie, with a pen in her hand, let out a sigh.


    She had yet to expect Maja to provide constructive feedback, but she was taken aback when Maja


    picked up a nearby pen and made a few adjustments to the painting.


    Suddenly, the once dull painting came to life, with even the brush strokes appearing more vibrant,


    Connie’s eyes widened in surprise, and she rubbed them to ensure she wasn’t imagining things.


    “You… you just changed the colors, right? Wow, it’s like a whole new painting. Did you study art?”


    Connie eximed, impressed by Maja’s proficient strokes and skillful color mixing


    Maja nodded, gently setting down the pen. “Actually, your foundation is quite good. You just need a


    little work on colorbinations.”


    Connie blushed with excitement, a smile curving her lips. “I knew it! Your changes have boosted my


    confidence. This painting is actually for apetition. My tutor told me to find inspiration. I wanted to


    askn, but he… Ms. Pennyfeather really dropped the ball. How could she stand me up?” She


    “Thank you, you’re Penny, right? Where do you live? Can Ie to visit you?” Connie asked eagerly.


    Maja frowned, not because she disliked Connie, but because she worried about bing too involved


    with the Raymond family and having her intentions misunderstood. “Sorry, it might not be convenient


    for you toe to my ce.”


    In her innocent manner, Connie failed to realize that Maja’s response was a polite way of declining.


    She had never experienced rejection before.


    “Then, can we add each other on WhatsApp?” Connie suggested.


    After consideration, Maja shared her work ount, and Connie happily added her, immediately delving


    into mixing colors.


    “Stay for a while longer. I’ll be finished soon. I don’t know why, but your guidance has given me a burst


    of inspiration.”


    Maja didn’t interrupt her, and Connie continued chatting while skillfully blending colors.


    “This studio used to belong ton. He loved reading here.


    designs on the walls allowing light to shine through. It was evident that the room had been meticulously


    designed.


    At that moment, Maja was torn between exining her presence ton and discreetly admiring the


    room’s decor. So, this wasn’s style. The doors and cabs were made of custom dark wood, with


    intricate details on the handles. The owner clearly had high standards for taste and paid great attention


    to detail.


    Maja felt somewhat grateful to Connie at this point. Her public and private shes withn had


    provided no helpful information. Now, thanks to Connie, she found herself inn’s personal space,


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    surrounded by his unique style.”


    “Every detail in this room was designed by him. Have you noticed those hollow designs? Connie


    pointed out.


    Among all the elements in the room, Maja particrly liked those designs. The way the light shone


    through them created an almost magical effect. At night, the illuminated corner provided the perfect


    ce for contemtion..


    —


    Suddenly, Maja recalled what Ryan had mentionedn’s exceptional talent in art and his business


    acumen.


    “How about that? His taste isn’t bad, right?” Connie beamed with pride, clearly admiringn greatly.


    Once she finished speaking, a frown appeared on her face. “It’s a pity. My grandfather insists on him


    marrying a worthless woman. Even though Carlene isn’t great, at least she’s educated and not


    unattractive. But now… it’s just not fair!”


    Maja remained silent, feeling conflicted. She became even more certain that she couldn’t let Connie


    know who she truly was. The consequences of Connie discovering her true identity were uncertain.


    Hopefully, there will be no further encounters in the future.


    Realizing she had said too much, Connie swiftly changed the subject. “Can I seek your advice on


    painting in the future?”


    “You can, but I must leave now.”


    “I’ll walk you out.”


    After leaving the Raymond family, Maja headed straight back to the studio. Connie sent enthusiastic


    thanks during this time, but Maja paid little attention.


    Upon entering the office, Maja spotted Maxwell. Standing beside him was a female coworker named


    Kim, who Liz had mentioned as always clingy to Maxwell. Kim’s face. fell upon seeing Maja, forcing a


    smile that concealed her resentment.


    “Look who’s back, our star,” Kim remarked, and everyone in the office looked up. Word had spread


    about Majanding then contract, making their studio quite famous within the designmunity.


    Within a single day, their workload had multiplied tenfold.