The Bond Between Us novel 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 team 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."

"Victor, I didn't think this through. I was really framed. Wendy was pushing me, and I didn't have a choice. Anastasia 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."

"Victor, are you serious?" Selena was panicked. "Our years of friendship, are worth less than Anastasia? Is she your lover?"

"Selena, I think you've lost it, what kind of nonsense are you talking about?" Victor said sternly. "Let me be clear, Anastasia is Mr. Salstrom's woman."

"What?" Selena was taken aback. "Which Mr. Salstrom?"

"You're asking which Mr. Salstrom? The big shot at Elysian Technologies."