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.”

didn’t press. Everyone has their 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 this Everlee, but it was clear that she was the

client. Even Selena had trouble handling her, which gave Anastasia a headache just thinking about it.

some advice, “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

the next one to be fired because of her”

a humble employee, might

was worrying, she heard a

Anastasia, your

at the door with a delivery, looking for someone.

raised her hand, “I’m

“You

shook her head.

so busy that she had forgotten about

asked. “This is my takeout?”

said it was for you,” the receptionist told Anastasia, handing over the meal, “I need

somewhat confused as she

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

rang. It

eaten? My aunt cooked, so I had someone deliver a portion to you/Did you

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

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

answered optimistically, “My colleagues are

in, looked surprised Despite all the

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

“Alright.”

go eat. Don’t starve yourself.”