The Bound Between Us

Selena was basking in the glory of Anastasia’s departure, pouring hersell a glass of red to celebrate

The office door was pushed open just as she took her first sip

Seeing Victor stride in with a serious expression, she asked with a puzzled smile, “What’s up, Victor? You look pretty rushed.”

“Did you fire Anastasia?” questioned Victor

“Sure did” Selena admitted, swirling her wine glass leisurely “She quit on her own. She wasn’t a good fit here. She pissed off Blake, I emailed you about it ages ago, didn’t you get it?!

“So what if she pissed off Blake? Victor crossed his arms, standing his ground. Even if she screwed up big time, there’s always someone to fix it. That’s not your problem. You fired her. Are you expecting us to cover for your mistake? How long has she been gone? Call her right now and get her back here.”

Selena was taken aback as she said. “Victor, I’ve never seen you this ticked off. Its just a new assistant I fired. How bad could it be? She’s already gone. I’m not gonna call her back”

was quite a

was the picture of elegance, always warm and friendly towards

a sort of friendship beyond work. Victor always had a smile for

hands on his hips, trying to keep his chill.

and mighty Selena, I’m telling you for the last time, stop messing with Anastasia. If you want to keep your job, get her back here. I’m saying this for your own good, not as your boss, but as a

managed to piss off the Ledford family Even Everlee called me, insisting on firing Anastasia If you want me to bring her back, then tell me, who is she?” Victor couldn’t spill the beans about Herman backing Anastasia, so he just said, if you trust me, do as I say I’ve said my plece, and it’s up

the headquarters for over a decade. He was a veteran, highly valued by the top brass. Who could possibly shake his position?

the one to get her back. Remember my words; neither the Lunsford family nor the Ledford

office, immediately reporting

he might also be held accountable. Victor must have

those rich kids, Elysian Technologies should stand by their own, not fire them without understanding the full