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.”

Lauren 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 examine the client file. She didn’t know this Everlee, but it was clear that she was the heiress of Crown Entertainment.

With such a high status and notorious reputation, she must be a challenging client. Even Selena had trouble handling her, which gave Anastasia a headache just thinking about it.

Lauren gave Anastasia some advice, “Anastasia, this Everlee, she’s a huge fan of Hermes bags. 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 because of her” Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Anastasia forced a smile, “I might be the next one to be fired because of her”

If even Hermès designers could be fired, she, a humble employee, might be dismissed at any time.

Just as Anastasia was worrying, she heard a shout from outside.

“Anastasia, who’s Anastasia, your delivery is here”

Anastasia looked up to see a colleague at the door with a delivery, looking for someone.

Anastasia raised her hand, “I’m over here.”

Lauren asked, “You ordered delivery?”

Anastasia shook her head. “No.”

She had been so busy that she had forgotten about lunch and hadn’t had time to order anything.

Anastasia walked over and asked. “This is my takeout?”

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

“Thank you” Anastasia looked somewhat confused as she accepted the delivery.

Lauren came over, “It smells so good. I don’t think it’s just ordinary takeout.”

Just then, Anastasia’s phone rang. It was Herman.

Anastasia put down the delivery and answered the call. Herman’s deep voice came through, “Have you eaten? My aunt cooked, so I had someone deliver a portion to you/Did you get it?”

“So, it was your aunt’s cooking” Anastasia laughed, “I just got it, thank you. I’m really hungry. Have you eaten?”

“Yes” Herman had returned to the office and just sat down in his chair “How’s your first day at work?”

“Not bad,” Anastasia answered optimistically, “My colleagues are nice, nothing’s wrong”

Lauren, who was listening in, looked surprised Despite all the trouble, she said everything was fine?

Herman said, “That’s good. You finish at five thirty. I’ll pick you up then.”

“Alright.”

“Alright, go eat. Don’t starve yourself.”

Despite his brevity, Herman’s words were filled with concern.

Anastasia felt better immediately. After hanging up, she went to eat the meal.

Lauren asked curiously, “Was that your husband on the phone? How thoughtful, I’m jealous.”

“He may seem cold, but he’s actually very warm-hearted,” Anastasia praised without holding back when Herman was mentioned.

Lauren asked curiously, “How did you two meet?”

“Through a blind date, Anastasia answered without hesitation, “We met on a dating website.”

Lauren was surprised, “A beauty like you needed to go on a blind date? I’m shocked. Didn’t any guys around you try to snatch up a beauty like you?”

Anastasia was cracking up, always finding it relaxing and humorous to chat with Lauren.

After dinner, Anastasia resumed her work. She needed to rack her brain to figure out what kind of design would make Everlee tick

When it was time to clock off, coworkers started to take off one by one. Anastasia also began to pack up and hit the road.

Lauren said, “Let’s split together, I’ll give you a lift”

“No need, thanks though, Lauren. My hubby is waiting for me at the company’s entrance: Anastasia had already received a text from Herman, he was already downstairs waiting for her

“Jealous much.”

The two of them headed downstairs together. Lauren went to the parking lot to get her car, while Anastasia walked towards the Chevrolet parked by the curb.

Seeing Anastasia coming, Herman got out of the car to open the door for her. At the same time, Lauren drove out of the parking lot and yelled, “Anastasia.”