Chapter 1130: Chapter 1130: Slapping the Face
At that moment, the usually noteworthy Elijah Walker found his surroundings desolately quiet.
Seated and watching Teddy Carter being surrounded by people, Elijah Walker suddenly stood up and strode towards the exit.
He had just taken a step when Teddy Carter’s voice came from behind him.
"Hey, big designer Elijah, where are you off to?"
Elijah initially didn’t want to respond to Teddy Carter, but his way out was blocked by others.
Teddy Carter then positioned himself in front of Elijah, his face brimming with smugness.
"Just before, the XTZ Miss Thompson was praising you so much. Moreover, your new product was indeed well-made, and even caught Miss Thompson’s eye. I thought this project would surely fall into your lap again."
He paused briefly, then a faint smile crossed his lips.
"Who could have imagined, the final person in charge turned out to be me, what a surprise."
"Is that so? Well, congratulations then," Elijah said, his face clouded.
The more Elijah displayed this demeanour, the more delighted Teddy became in his heart.
"Designer Elijah, why do I feel like your congratulations aren’t heartfelt? Are you upset?"
Teddy Carter’s taunting became even more excessive.
Seeing Elijah remain silent, those who followed Teddy Carter around also started to speak in a sarcastic tone.
"Is he upset? Initially, wasn’t he dead set on this project, only to have his face slapped thoroughly in the end?"
"Yes, I had even seen people fawning over him before."
"And who would be so blind? With brother Carter around, to still seek such a person."
"Maybe it’s the fear of workplace bullying. What if they became part of his team and couldn’t deliver the designs? Spending long nights creating designs, only for all the credit to go to him—who would want that?"
The mocking voices caused Elijah’s hands, hanging by his sides, to clench tight, his knuckles cracking.
Then, he suddenly lifted his head, glanced at Teddy Carter, and seeing him about to speak again, Elijah just pushed him away rudely.
"Move aside." His tone was extremely harsh.
Teddy Carter hadn’t expected Elijah to suddenly get physical, and naturally, he stumbled back.
His gaze darkened as he watched Elijah’s retreating figure, his expression turning very grim.
"He’s strutting around for what? Now, he and brother Carter are worlds apart."
"Brother Carter, you shouldn’t stoop to his level; he couldn’t even compare to one of your fingers."
Fortunately, the flattering words from the crowd around him soothed Teddy’s feelings.
He chuckled, adopting a deliberately humble demeanor.
"Let’s not talk like that; everyone is over-praising me. I was just lucky to get this task, but now I’m also troubled, wondering who among the remaining eight to choose."
While the conference room was filled with cheerful conversations, Elijah Walker, who had left the room, felt like these voices were more of mockery, making him quicken his pace.
In his heart, he was filled with resentment.
He had genuinely thought he might secure this collaboration, especially since Charlotte had previously approached him for his opinions.
Yet, he had not anticipated the harsh slap of reality.
Recalling the people’s mockery, Elijah clenched his teeth, unable to suppress the raging fury inside him.