The Bound Between Us

Chapter 71

Anastasia gave a quick glance at her colleagues in the design department and then headed back to her desk with the client’s files.

After her stern warning, the office had quieted down considerably and no one was bothering her for the time being.

“Anastasia, have some water,” Lauren said, passing her a glass and giving her a thumbs up. “I didn’t expect you could take down Selena so easily.”

Anastasia had lost control of her emotions due to the excitement and Selena’s constant provocation.

Now that she was calm, Anastasia started to regret it a bit. She had crossed her boss, could that bring trouble?

Anastasia grimaced and said with a bitter smile, “I was pushed to the wall”

She wished for a peaceful life, but reality wouldn’t allow it. She could handle the mundane tasks, but verbal abuse was out of line.

Everyone should have their bottom line.

Lauren chuckled, “I believe in you. You didn’t lose face at all. If you do get canned, I’ll hire you back once I become the big boss of Elysian Technologies.” Anastasia couldn’t help but laugh. “Then I’ll really have to rely on you.”

“No problem, I promise,” Lauren said, patting her chest.

Anastasia smiled and opened the client file. Her face fell.

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Lauren glanced at it and was also surprised, “The heiress of Crown Entertainment, Everlee Lunsford! Selena really wants to kick you out. Everlee is notoriously difficult and capricious in the entertainment industry.”

“Oh? The entertainment industry?” Anastasia glanced at Lauren, realizing that she might come from an interesting background. Lauren just gave a small smile, “I just heard about it, just heard.”

secrets. She and Lauren hadn’t known each other long enough to get to the point where they could talk about everything. Anastasia continued to examine the client file. She didn’t know

high status and notorious reputation, she must be a challenging client. Even Selena had trouble handling her, which gave Anastasia a headache just thinking about

new collection, she

“I might be the next one to be fired because

she, a humble employee, might be dismissed at

worrying, she heard a shout

who’s Anastasia, your delivery

looked up to see a colleague at the

her hand, “I’m over here.”

“You

shook her head.

about lunch and hadn’t had time to

walked over and asked. “This

just delivered it and specifically said it was for you,” the receptionist told Anastasia, handing over the meal, “I

looked somewhat confused as

“It smells so good. I don’t think

phone rang.

delivery and answered the call. Herman’s deep voice came through, “Have you eaten? My aunt cooked, so I had someone

Anastasia laughed, “I just got it, thank you. I’m really hungry.

sat down in his chair “How’s your first

bad,” Anastasia answered optimistically, “My

who was listening in, looked surprised Despite all the trouble, she said everything was fine?

said, “That’s good. You finish at five thirty. I’ll pick you

“Alright.”

go eat. Don’t starve