Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 38

Kim suddenly found herself getting cold feet. Although she had thrown down the gauntlet, she didn't actually want to pick it up. She turned to the others in the studio, hoping for support, but they all avoided her gaze, clearly unwilling to get involved in the conflict. Kim felt embarrassed and furious. Weren't these people constantly complaining about Maja? Why were they backing down now when it mattered?

A part of Kim's anger was directed at herself. She knew she couldn't measure up to Maja's talent, so why did she stick her neck out in the first place? She clenched her hand tightly, almost digging her nails into her palm.

"This isn't fair, Maja. Ian is into you right now, and he must have revealed his design preferences to you! We're in the dark, how can we compete with you?" Kim tried to find an excuse for herself, believing that even if she lost, it was because Maja had an advantage from the start.

But Maja brushed it off, her tone light. "If you don't want to compete, then don't. There's no need to make such a fuss about it."

Maja remained calm and composed throughout the exchange, a stark contrast to Kim's indignation. Kim felt humiliated as if she had been slapped in the face. Why was Maja always so cold toward her? Why did she always put her on the spot?

Kim needed help understanding Ian's taste. Why would he prefer Maja's designs? Resentment brewed within her, but she didn't dare to voice it out loud. She felt bitter, realizing that she would struggle to stay afloat in the studio if she didn't participate in the competition.

With determination in her eyes, Kim made a firm decision. "Fine, we'll compete. But you have to take me with you to meet Ian."

Maja frowned, questioning why she should bring Kim along.

Kim pressed on, trying to convince her. "You'll have plenty more opportunities to see him, right? Just think of it as bringing a colleague along to learn something. I won't be a third wheel. Are you afraid that Ian will get to know my design philosophy and fall for me?"

As Kim spoke, her face turned red with determination. Ian's looks, physique, and aura were irresistible to the opposite sex. What was she doing in this tiny studio if she could catch his eye?