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?”

said, “Besides, Mr. Salstrom doesn’t want Anastasia’s identity exposed, causing unnecessary trouble. You

jealousy cloud her judgment. Even a half-wit wouldn’t blatantly plagiarize someone else’s work.

design department was buzzing about the plagiarism. Anastasia sat

Selena emerged from Victor’s office, white as a sheet.

in the office were on Selena. She let out a bitter laugh. “I really underestimated you, Anastasia. I shouldn’t have judged a book by its cover. I admit

words. Selena was admitting

“You were too greedy. You brought this upon yourself. I won’t show mercy, nor sympathy.” If she hadn’t struck first, she’d be the one getting fired today. This was

were cold. “You set a trap and waited for me to fall into it”

you hadn’t acted improperly, how could I have made you fall into a trap?” Anastasia admitted openly. “Moreover, this isn’t the

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

five years ago. Even though she barely remembered the plagiarism incident five years ago, she still remembered her own work.

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