Chapter 413


    Judson needed Maja to put in a good word for him withn, so he agreed on the spot.


    “Alright, I’ll have my people in the business department check out the Neilian Group. If their paint


    quality is up to scratch, we can keep the partnership going this year.”


    For a big corporation like Silverstone Enterprises, a long–term coboration with the Pennyfeather


    group would mean they wouldn’t go into the red, even without new orders for most of the year.


    Maja sighed in relief, raising her ss.


    ‘Mr. Judson, don’t sweat it. I’ll do my best to help you with Mr. Raymond.”


    Judson immediately broke into a happy smile.


    “Penny, I owe you big time. Because of you, I could work with Mr. Raymond and score the Crystalbrook


    Valley project.”


    They clinked sses and had a few words with Nathan in between.


    After dinner, Maja had Nathan see Judson off. Judson seemed to be in high spirits tonight, a little tipsy.


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    “Penny, what about you? Nathan helped Judson up.


    Maja was still sitting, “Someone’s picking me up. You go ahead and take care of Mr. Judson.”


    After all, he was her client for the next half year.


    Nathan left, supporting Judson.


    Maja’s conversation with Judson had been pleasant. She drank two sses of wine and while she


    wasn’t drunk, her face flushed a bit. She grabbed her purse next to her, nning to freshen up in the


    restroom at the end of the hallway before leaving.


    She was pretty chuffed aboutnding a deal on her first day on the job, even if it meant taking


    advantage ofn. Rounding a corner, she saw a man stepping out of a private room, phone in hand,


    dressed in a ssy ck suit.


    Maja halted, then stopped.


    “Mr. Raymond?”


    Ian had closed the door to the private room, where severalpany execs were discussing


    partnerships.


    Hearing her voice, he looked up to see a different Maja.


    Maja smiled at him, “You’re dining here too?”


    Maja nodded, “I won’t bother you then.”


    She headed to the restroom.


    The restroom of the upscale restaurant wasvishly decorated and cleaned every few hours. As she


    was about to wash her face, she sawn’s face reflected in the mirror.


    He stood by the door, asking, “Why’d you cut your hair?”


    “Long hair isn’t minimalist enough.”


    Her suit today was stunning, sharp, and simple.


    This was the first timen saw her like this. He didn’t even recognize her when she called him just


    now.


    Maja sshed water on her face, vaguely hearing the restroom door close.


    Opening her eyes, she sawn standing behind her.


    “You do look very minimalist.”


    Maja felt a bit awkward. For some reason, whenevern showed up, the air seemed to be


    thinner.


    His presence was too strong.


    Water droplets slid down her cheeks, sobering her up.


    The restaurant’s design only allowed two private rooms per floor, and they needed to be booked in


    advance. So, it was rarely packed, and the hallway was usually empty.


    The entire space was very quiet.


    probably from the drinks, and hershes were wet from the water


    Her hair was shorter, less soft, and definitely more minimalist.


    This serious look was a stark contrast to the crying, pleading woman he saw in bed.


    His Adam’s apple bobbed, he abruptly picked her up, aiming to ce her on the counter next to the


    sink.


    Maja started resisting and struggling.


    He heard her whisper, “This ce is dirty.”


    She found it strange. What happened to his cleanliness?


    She added, “You said you’d give me a week off.”


    The implication was, how could he go back on his word?