Chapter 18
At Dusk Furnishing. Moira wrapped up her onboarding process and was shown to her very own office by an HR.
The HR explained that the previous designer had left three days ago and that the space had been cleaned our and prepped. It wasn t fully stocked yet but she could hit up procurement for anything she needed.
Moira gave a nod, taking in the info.
Once HR left, the wandered over to the window and slid it open. From here, she could spot the sleek, modern building where Sailing Tech was headquartered.
Farther out, her gaze landed on the towering presence of Fusion Peak Tech, a subsidiary of the local giant Morton Group. Known for its cutting- edge work in clean energy and semiconductor research, Fusion Peak was practically a local celebrity in the tech world.
Since Fusion Peak relocated to Praukgas, the area had become a magnet for businesses Companies big and small were flocking in, lured by pry government perks like subsidies and tax breaks. These days, it seemed like every major player was moving their HQ here.
As she admired the view, a knock on the door pulled her back to reallity.
She turned to see Baldwin standing in the doorway, flashing her a friendly smile. He was one of the shareholders at Dusk Furnishing
“Mr. Waits,” she greeted politely, giving him a small nod.
“Come on, Moira, drop the “Mr. Just call me Baldwin,” he said with a chuckle as he stepped into the room. “I thought I’d show
ow you around”
“Sure thing” she said, following his lead.
Dusk Furnishing had made quite a name for itself in the interior design industry over the past two years
Known for its wide variety of styles, affordable pricing, and lifetime quality guarantees, the company primarily focused on mid–range renovations and fully furnished rental properties
With a staff of over five hundred and a construction team exceeding two thousand it was a force to be reckoned with. In Eldoria alone. Disk Furnishing operated six branches, solidifying in local presence.
As Baldwin walked Moira through the company’s structure, he explained how the designers were ranked into three tiers junior, intermediate, and senior. Each level corresponded to project budgets–35 thousand dollars, 160 thousand dollars, and over 300 thousand dollars, respectively
“Since you’re just starting out, Baldwin said, “you’ll begin as a junior designer. It If lake time to build your portfolio and client have before you move
Moira nodded, absorbing every word.
“One more thing” Baldwin added, his tone turning a bit more serious. “You’ll be responsible for bringing in clients yourself. Walk–ins help, sure, but you’ve got to hustle for your own leads if you really want to make it here
Moira listened closely, feeling the weight of the responsibility, but also feeling motivated. She wasn’t one to shy away from a challenge.
After the tour, Baldwin led her to his office. He handed her a file for one of his projects to help her get started. “It’s a small one, but it’ll give you a feel for how we do things,” he said, offering her an encouraging smile.
“Got it Thanks, Moira replied, taking the file without overthinking it
Back in her office, she set the folder down and then headed for the restroom
Outside the restroom, a conversation was taking place.
“Have you seen the new designer‘ She’s gotta be someone special if Mr. Watts is personally showing her around.”
“Word is, she’s one of his college buddies. And get this–he even handed over one of his own projects to her
“Ah, makes sens
sense now. Miranda said she had zero work experience and didn’t even make it past the first round, but then Mr. Watts stepped in and insisted on hiring her
“Typical She’s pretty, and guys are suckers for a good–looking face.”
“Still, I feel bad for you. You’ve been busting your butt here for a year as an intern. You’re finally about to lock in a permanent spot, and now she
alizes in and takes in”
“Take it! Let’s see if she can
can actually hang onto it.” someone else scoffed.
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After they finished talking and left, Moira stepped out of the restroom. She went over to the sink, running water over her hands, her brow furrowed in thought.
Back in the office. Moira handed the project file back to Baldwin, who looked at her with a puzzled expression.
“This is your project. I can handle finding my own, Moira said evenly.
Baldwin let out a soft chuckle. “Moira, I’m swamped. If I don’t get some of this off my plate, I’ll be drowning in deadlines. Just think of it as helping
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“You’ve got other designers who could take it,” she countered, her tone polite but firm. I’m new here, and I don’t think it’s right for me to take on something like this so soon.”
Baldwin paused, leaning back in his chair, his eyes narrowing slightly “Did someone say something to you?”
“No” Moira said quickly. Taking a steadying breath, she added, “Look, I know I’m green, and I appreciate the chance to be here. But I want to build my own client his and prove myself. I need to stand on my own two feet in this job.”
Baldwin seemed to get it, his gaze softening as he watched her for a beat longer. He smiled and placed the file back on the desk, “Alright, but don’t hesitate to reach out if you hit a wall. You’re part of the team now.”
“Of course, thanks” Moira replied, her resolve still firm but a butle more at ease.
Back at her desk, Moira opened WhatsApp and sent a quick message to the community groups she’d joined on WeChat. Need renovations? I’ve got you covered! Offering both partial and full–package uptions–feel free to DM me||
Though she was technically new to Dusk Furnishing, she wasn’t a rookie. The 20 thousand dollars she’d lent Austin to start his business hadn’t fallen from the sky–it was hard–earned through her freelance renovation gigs and countless late nights drawing floor plans.
Minutes ticked by without a single response, Moira leaned back with a sigh, her fingers drumming lightly on the desk. A faint ripple of worry began do creep in.
Right then, her phone buzzed, cutting through her thoughts. When Virgil’s name flashed on the screen, her heart skipped a beat. & knot of nerves rightened in her chest.
The events of the previous night came rushing back, and She felt her pulse quicken.
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