Chapter 34

Calvin smirked, then snorted dismissively. "I'm not doing this to help you. If you actually had any talent, the company wouldn't be losing a good architect, and you'd see exactly how capable you are." "Well, I appreciate the chance to prove myself," Alexia said. "You should try the Cajun meatball stew. I made the meatballs myself, and they turned out great. The broth is best when it's fresh," she added with a smile. Calvin shot her a cold look. "No talking while you're eating." "Okay." Without another word, she quietly ladled some stew into Calvin's bowl with the serving spoon. Satisfied with her response, a flicker of amusement flashed in Calvin's eyes, but it quickly faded, replaced by his usual cold expression. Later, back in her room, Alexia updated her resume and sent it off to Adrian. A few minutes later, he replied with a link to the competition's promotional page. She skimmed the details. The theme was Interstellar Travel, and the design needed to be bold, innovative, a