The Bound Between Us

Chapter 161

Selena slumped in her chair, unable to fathom that Anastasia was anything more than just an average Joe.

She’d been to Anastasia’s home before, nothing but a humble abode. How could it be that the CEO of Elysian Technologies was backing her?

“Victor, you’re pulling my leg, right? Selena’s voice wavered. “How’s that even possible?”

“Do you think I’m messing with you?” Victor asked. “Think about it. Why did Kenny come to apologize to Anastasia with his son in tow?” Selena’s eyes widened, she couldn’t not believe it.

Victor continued, “Even though Anastasia only has a high school diploma, her design skills are far superior to yours. Selena, you can’t judge a book by its cover, or credentials for that matter. Always be humble. In this talent-packed city of Riverdale, one wrong move and you might offend someone important. That’s my last piece of advice for you.”

Selena grumbled, “Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”

“Ever since you became the Chief Jewelry Designer, was there anyone else in your eyes?”

causing unnecessary trouble. You should know what to

up this time, underestimating Anastasia and letting jealousy cloud her

Anastasia sat in her seat, waiting for Victor’s

an hour later, Selena emerged from Victor’s office, white as a sheet. May was the first

laugh. “I really underestimated you, Anastasia. I shouldn’t have judged a book by its cover.

at her words. Selena

nor sympathy.” If she hadn’t struck first, she’d be

a trap and waited for me to

“Moreover, this isn’t the first time you’ve stolen my work. Remember when you plagiarized

and heard from Lauren that Selena had stolen a college student’s work five years ago to become the

barely remembered the plagiarism incident five years ago, she