The Bound Between Us

Chapter 70

Just one phone call from Salma and Monica was already on pins and needles.

Anastasia could remember that incident anytirne she wanted, but definitely not now.

She had to think fast and find a way to further develop Anastasia’s relationship with Herman. Ideally, Anastasia would get pregnant and give birth to the eldest grandson of the Salstrom family. That way, Anastasia’s position would be solidified and she wouldn’t have to worry about anything for the rest of

her life

Not long after Monica received Salma’s call, she got a message from Anastasia.

Anastasia contacted Monica to confirm details about her appendix surgery.

Monica had already planned with Salma, so her response was perfect.

Salma was also very anxious and had no patience to comfort Cynthia.

Due to the sudden changes in Gianna’s marriage, Cynthia was in low spirits and spent the day lying down.

When Anastasia returned to the company, she was called to Selena’s office

Selena sat in her office chair with a serious face, “Anastasia, what are you doing here? You bunked off on your first day of work. If you don’t want to work, then go home early and stop wasting company resources.”

“Selena, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to leave my post. Ms. Alessia from the sales department was having a baby.”

“What does her having a baby have to do with you? You’re my assistant, you should be serving me Selena coldly said, “I don’t care how you got here, but if you’re not up to par, you’re out as soon as your probation period is up. We don’t need slackers and people with ulterior motives”

Selena had heard from others that one of the three people who interviewed got in by giving gifts.

Anastasia, who only graduated high school, was assumed by Selena to be the one who had gotten in through connections. That’s why she was particularly cold and snappy towards Anastasia.

Anastasia didn’t back down from Selena’s aggressive tone. She looked unyieldingly at Selena, a hint of dissatisfaction on her face.

“If I can’t handle this job, I don’t need you to tell me. I’ll leave on my own accord, Anastasia countered. “But what job do you expect me to handle? Competing with the janitor, or handling paperwork?”

Selena scoffed when Anastasia dared to talk back. “Do you even know what jewelry design is?”

Anastasia replied, “Everyone has a different understanding of jewelry design, and my answer might not satisfy you. But if I were you, I’d put my efforts into pushing me away from jewelry design, not having me do odd jobs. Although, I’m more than happy to do odd jobs here. Just remember, you’re the

one wasting company resources, not me.”

Despite Anastasia’s sharp words, she never disrespected Selena. After all, Selena was her senior and she maintained the necessary respect.

Selena was infuriated by Anastasia’s words. No one in the entire design department had ever dared to challenge her like this.

The argument between the two became heated, attracting the attention of their co–workers.

Lauren was eavesdropping at the door. She’d always thought Anastasia was easy to push around, but seeing Anastasia boldly stand up to Selena, she realized that Anastasia was not a pushover, but a brave little kitty with a bite..

Infuriated, Selena grabbed a client’s file from her desk. “Fine, I’ll give you a chance. Win over this client and you won’t have to do menial work anymore. But if you fail, don’t embarrass yourself here and disgrace the profession”

Selena’s sarcastic words didn’t piss off Anastasia. She leaned on the table and bargained with Selena, “If I fail, I’ll leave on my own. But if I succeed, you’ll have to apologize for your words just now.”

Selena found this laughable. “Fine, if you succeed, I’ll apologize for what I said.”

Selena firmly believed Anastasia would fail. This client had been pursued by her for half a year, and none of the designs satisfied them.

And this client was not someone they could afford to offend. Selena had taken quite a bit of flak from this client over the past six months, and it was perfect to now use Anastasia as a scapegoat.

“It’s a deal.”

With that, Anastasia picked up the client’s file and left the office.

The moment Anastasia left the office, it was as if she had become a different person. The way her colleagues looked at her had completely changed.

Anastasia was definitely the first one to stand up to Selena so boldly.

The colleague who had planned to have Anastasia do odd jobs silently walked away with a stack of files.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.