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?”

identity exposed, causing unnecessary trouble. You should know what to do.

jealousy cloud her judgment. Even a half-wit wouldn’t blatantly

the plagiarism. Anastasia sat in her seat, waiting for Victor’s decision.

Victor’s office, white as a sheet. May

All eyes in the office were on Selena. She let out a bitter laugh. “I really underestimated you, Anastasia. I shouldn’t have judged a

office erupted at her words. Selena was admitting to plagiarism.

show mercy, nor sympathy.” If she hadn’t struck first,

were cold. “You set a trap and waited for me to

this isn’t the first time you’ve stolen my work. Remember

out about Selena’s plagiarism and heard from Lauren that Selena had stolen a college student’s work five years ago to

Selena’s works from five years ago. Even though she barely remembered the plagiarism incident five years ago,