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.”

seemed to be hiding something, but Anastasia 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

a challenging client. Even Selena had trouble handling

She’s a super VIP customer. Every time Hermès releases a new collection, she has the right to buy first, even customizing her own styles. Hermès even opened a store near her home. Several Hermès designers were fired

forced a smile, “I might be the next one to be

fired, she, a

as Anastasia was worrying, she heard a shout

your delivery is here”

looked up to see a colleague at the door

raised her hand, “I’m

“You

shook her head.

been so busy that she had forgotten about lunch and hadn’t had time to

and asked. “This is my

and specifically said it was for you,” the receptionist told Anastasia, handing over the meal, “I need to get back

Anastasia looked somewhat confused as she accepted the delivery.

I don’t think it’s just ordinary

Anastasia’s phone rang.

put down the delivery and answered the call. Herman’s deep voice came through, “Have you eaten? My

aunt’s cooking” Anastasia laughed, “I just got it, thank

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

bad,” Anastasia answered optimistically, “My colleagues are nice, nothing’s wrong”

in, looked surprised Despite all

You finish at five

“Alright.”

go eat. Don’t starve yourself.”