The Bound Between Us

Chapter 261

Alessia had been on a lucky streak lately. She just became a new mom and now she had been promoted. It was like good news just kept coming in waves. As a woman, she had juggled family and career perfectly and it was truly admirable.

The private dining room they booked was huge, and could fit about thirty to forty people. Co-workers started to trickle in and the waiters started serving the dishes. Anastasia and Christine were sitting off to one side, chitchatting about their ideas and concepts on jewelry design.

Just as everyone was getting ready to dig in, another co-worker showed up. It was Harmon, whom they had met before at the office. Alessia was a sweetheart, and she didn’t differentiate people based on their positions. Even if they were in a lower position like Harmon, she gave a warm welcome if they were willing to come.

Alessia greeted Harmon with a smile, “Harmon, come on in and have a seat. We’ve been waiting for you.”

Harmon was a bit shy, he lowered his head and wished Alessia well before sitting down and keeping quiet. He mainly took care of equipment maintenance at the company; he was not a threat to others nor did he carry much value. He kept to himself, so he was easily overlooked.

Everyone was having a blast chatting, while Harmon seemed out of place, quietly eating his food. Anastasia glanced at him a couple of times, but with people in between them, she didn’t strike up a conversation. Plus, Harmon was a male co-worker, as a married woman, she needed to keep a certain distance.

Anastasia didn’t pay much attention to Harmon originally. But because his name sounded like Herman, and they had crossed paths on a dating site, she had some extra attention for Harmon.

purse. Before she could pick it up, Harmon already did. “Here you go.” Harmon said and handed Anastasia her purse,

you.” Anastasia replied with a surprised smile.

his seat. He was over the moon at the moment, because he just had an interaction with Anastasia, she spoke to

the table toasting each person. When it was Anastasia’s turn,

hospital. Listen to

your doctor.”

casually, as she couldn’t hold her liquor. She laughed and said, “Then I’ll toast with juice. Here’s to your success.”

for your blessing.”

and downed their drinks.

saying, “Anastasia, why did you come alone today? Didn’t I say you can bring your spouse? Where’s your

and answered, “He’s on a business trip. I’ll bring him

business trip, Alessia didn’t press further. Harmon’s face changed slightly upon hearing Anastasia was married, a sense of indescribable jealousy