The Bound Between Us

Chapter 160

Anastasia put down her phone, and judging by Victor’s reaction, she got the drift of what he was up to.

Victor was trying to preserve Selena’s dignity. Seeing how Selena and Victor were buddies, Anastasia had a nagging worry that Victor could be biased towards Selena.

They walked into the boss’ office together, where Victor asked Anastasia, “Spill the beans, what happened?”

“Mr. Victor, all I want is a fair chance This is evidence of Selena copying my work.”

Anastasia opened up the surveillance app, and on the screen appeared Selena’s assistant, May. May was sneaking around Anastasia’s desk, fiddling with her computer, then snapped a picture of the design on the computer with her phone.

After Victor had seen it, he asked Selena, “What’s your excuse?”

Selena, not realizing the gravity of the situation, quickly crafted a story. “Victor, how was I supposed to know that May would swipe Anastasia’s design? She gave me the design, wanting to brownnose, and even willingly handed over the copyright to me. Wendy was in dire need, so I had no choice. I was framed by May, and I knew she was bad news.”

Victor gave Selena a hard look, his brow furrowed.

a designer, you could totally have a career in acting.

even if May did steal your design, it was for the good of the company. We’re all

Selena, “I remember when I first joined the company, you asked me what is jewelry design, and what it took to become a competent jewelry designer. It seems I

originality was a

face fell. “Anastasia, it’s not your place to

this matter, I’ll give you a satisfactory answer. Plagiarism is serious,

your answer then.” Anastasia remained calm, willing to wait for the company’s decision, but she wouldn’t let things go easily if she wasn’t satisfied with the outcome.

on your own accord. That’s the last bit of dignity the company can offer you.”

Selena was shocked. “For Anastasia, you’re firing

of this?’ Victor said sternly. “Have you forgotten that you’re a jewelry designer? You copied someone else’s work. You did something so disgraceful and still have no remorse. You don’t deserve

to be here.”

explained just now,

think everyone else is a fool.” Victor shook his head, disappointed. “I’ve warned you several times not to mess with Anastasia, but you didn’t listen. Now you even copied her work. Selena, what were you thinking? If I

was serious, every word he said carried weight.