Chapter 22

"Hey, can you guys keep it down a bit? I'm trying to finish this design in peace," Emma turned around and said, sounding a bit worn out. "Tch, this isn't your private office, so why should we stay quiet for you?" a woman who'd clearly had it in for her since morning scoffed, giving Emma a dismissive glance. "Unless you're rich enough to buy out the company—oh wait, I forgot, you're just a broke designer who can't afford it." The sneer practically clung to the woman's face, and a few others nearby couldn't help but chuckle at her words. Emma tugged at the corner of her lips. "Yeah? Must be nice being so... financially well-rounded." "You—!" The woman's face darkened right away, but before she could fire back, she noticed someone approaching. Her expression shifted in an instant, and she quickly went into pity mode. "Emma, come on, we're coworkers. No need to put me down like that." "Yeah, Emma, that wasn't really cool," a couple of others chimed in, eager to stir the pot. It wasn't a se