The Bound Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 160

Chapter 160 

Anastasia put down her phone, and judging by Victor’s reaction, she got the drift of what he was up to. 

Victor was trying to preserve Selena’s dignity. Seeing how Selena and Victor were buddies, Anastasia had a nagging worry that Victor could be biased towards Selena. 

They walked into the boss’ office together, where Victor asked Anastasia, “Spill the beans, what happened?” 

“Mr. Victor, all I want is a fair chance This is evidence of Selena copying my work.” 

Anastasia opened up the surveillance app, and on the screen appeared Selena’s assistant, May. May was sneaking around Anastasia’s desk, fiddling with her computer, then snapped a picture of the design on the computer with her phone. 

After Victor had seen it, he asked Selena, “What’s your excuse?” 

Selena, not realizing the gravity of the situation, quickly crafted a story. “Victor, how was I supposed to know that May would swipe Anastasia’s design? She gave me the design, wanting to brownnose, and even willingly handed over the copyright to me. Wendy was in dire need, so I had no choice. I was framed by May, and I knew she was bad news.” 

Victor gave Selena a hard look, his brow furrowed. 

Anastasia snorted. “If you weren’t a designer, you could totally have a career in acting. You should be in Hollywood, not in the jewelry design business.” 

Selena retorted. “Anastasia, even if May did steal your design, it was for the good of the company. We’re all on the same tearn here. Who cares who came up with the design.” 

Anastasia let out a helpless laugh, saying to Selena, “I remember when I first joined the company, you asked me what is jewelry design, and what it took to become a competent jewelry designer. It seems I overestimated you.” 

As a jewelry designer, sticking to originality was a person’s professional ethical belief and principle. 

Selena’s face fell. “Anastasia, it’s not your place to lecture me…” 

“Enough.” Victor cut her off “Ms. Jewell, step outside for a moment. As for this matter, I’ll give you a satisfactory answer. Plagiarism is serious, and the company won’t let it slide.” 

“Alright, I’ll wait for your answer then.” Anastasia remained calm, willing to wait for the company’s decision, but she wouldn’t let things go easily if she wasn’t satisfied with the outcome. 

After Anastasia left, Victor’s face turned grim, and he said to Selena, “You should quit on your own accord. That’s the last bit of dignity the company can offer you.” 

“Victor, are you firing me?” Selena was shocked. “For Anastasia, you’re firing me?” 

“Selena, do you still not understand the seriousness of this?’ Victor said sternly. “Have you forgotten that you’re a jewelry designer? You copied someone else’s work. You did something so disgraceful and still have no remorse. You don’t deserve 

to be here.” 

Selena defended herself. “I explained just now, it was May…” 

“Don’t think everyone else is a fool.” Victor shook his head, disappointed. “I’ve warned you several times not to mess with Anastasia, but you didn’t listen. Now you even copied her work. Selena, what were you thinking? If I hadn’t intervened, Anastasia would have exposed the surveillance footage in front of everyone, would you still have a foothold in this industry?” 

Victor’s tone was serious, every word he said carried weight. 

Selena was unrepentant, she had stolen others’ ideas before, and she thought Anastasia was just a little assistant. Even if she found out, she wouldn’t dare to expose it. But not only did Anastasia expose it, she had set a trap for Selena to fall into. “Victor, I didn’t think this through. I was really framed Wendy was pushing me, and I didn’t have a choice. Anastasial installed surveillance secretly. I think that’s premeditation.” 

“Selena, get a grip. You weren’t like this before, but you let jealousy get the best of you. You’re ruining your own future.” 

Victor had run out of patience. “You might as well settle your wages with HR.”