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.”

long enough to get to the point where they could talk about everything. Anastasia continued to examine the client file. She didn’t know this Everlee, but it was clear that she was

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

“Anastasia, this Everlee, she’s a huge fan of Hermes bags. She’s a super VIP customer. Every time Hermès releases a new collection, she has the right to buy first,

next one to be fired because of

could be fired, she, a humble employee, might be dismissed at any time.

Anastasia was worrying, she heard a shout from

Anastasia, your delivery is here”

colleague at the door with a delivery, looking

her hand, “I’m over here.”

“You

shook her head. “No.”

so busy that she had forgotten about lunch and

walked over and asked. “This

it was for you,” the receptionist told Anastasia, handing over the meal,

looked somewhat confused

came over, “It smells so good. I don’t think it’s just ordinary takeout.”

Anastasia’s phone rang. It

Herman’s deep voice came through, “Have you eaten? My aunt cooked, so I

was your aunt’s cooking” Anastasia laughed, “I just got it, thank you. I’m really hungry. Have you eaten?”

the office and just sat down in his chair “How’s your

“My colleagues are nice, nothing’s

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

finish at five thirty. I’ll pick you

“Alright.”

Don’t starve