The Bound Between Us

Chapter 287

The folks at HR didn’t exactly know why; they just knew it was a top-down decision to let Harmon go. Considering Harmon was always busting his chops at work, they said, “We’re just carrying out orders) Don’t you have a clue why they’re giving you the boot? On the bright side, you got two months’ severance. You can hunt for a job somewhere else.”

Harmon was genuinely clueless about why he was canned. He thought about the near brawl he had with a colleague at a promotion party, and his past stalking of Anastasia. He was sure his termination had something to do with these incidents, but he wasn’t sure who stabbed him in the back.

With his severance in hand, Harmon dragged himself to the break room, changed his clothes, packed his things and left. He couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret. Upon leaving, he paused at the entrance and took one last look at the company building.

At this moment, the male colleague with whom Harmon had clashed at the promotion party happened to pass by. He saw Harmon holding something and mocked him, “Ha, got the axe, huh? Need help finding a job? Security guard positions are open in my neighborhood, and you seem like a perfect fit.”

Harmon shot the guy a withering look. “Back off.”

“Well, are you mad? Gonna deck me now? Aren’t you scared of the pokey? Come on, take a swing,” the guy taunted, “Chicken.”

the guy, looking ready to rumble. Another colleague quickly pulled

a murderous glare, and they

was the dating site, “Mr. Alstrom, are you free?

one you introduced me

The person from the dating site replied cheerfully, “Are

Spirits & Suds, I’ll be there on the dot.” Harmon was over the moon

that Anastasia was a scammer. On the other,

liked him and wanted to marry him. He was certain he could be a better man than

this in mind, Harmon rushed home, snatched up his severance, and went shopping for a new outfit, followed by a trip to the barbershop. The barber took advantage of Harmon’s good mood and managed to sell him a bunch of products with flattery. “Sir, you’re quite the looker. If you style your hair right, you’lNook even hotter. Women will be all over you.”

Anastasia would like his stylish hair. It was only when he saw the bill that he realized how much he had been swindled. “The total is $8500, sir.”