The Bound Between Us

Chapter 173

Anastasia was the big cheese of Elysian Technologies, so naturally Victor treated her with the utmost respect and acted super friendly.

Anastasia was a bit surprised, asking, “Mr. Victor, what’s up? Why are you looking for me?”

“Ms. Jewell, don’t sweat it,” Victor says with a smile. “Here’s the deal, Wendy digs your designs and your performance in the company is top-notch. We need someone like you on our team. So, I’ve decided to cut your internship short. As of today, you’re officially one of us, and we’ll bump up your pay accordingly.”

Anastasia was thrilled and said gratefully, “Thanks for seeing my potential.” Owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

She bowed deeply to Victor, startling him a bit. He quickly said. “Ms. Jewell, don’t do that it made him a bit uncomfortable.

Anastasia, excited, immediately promised. “Mr. Victor, I’ll step up my game and won’t let the company down.”

“I believe in you,” said Victor with a smile. “Even if you bankrupt the company, as long as you’re happy, it’s all good.”

“What?” Anastasia was a bit confused. He wasn’t being sarcastic at all.

Victor quickly explained, “I was just pulling your leg. With your talent, the company will only get better. Actually, our company is just a small fish in the Elysian Technologies pond. Whether we’re profitable or not doesn’t matter. What’s important is that everyone enjoys their work. After all, work is just a part of life.”

Anastasia said, “Mr. Victor, you’re the most laid-back boss I’ve ever met.”

Victor laughed and said, “You flatter me, Ms. Jewell. Now that Selena has left and there’s no one leading the design team, do you think you could fill her shoes? If you’re up to it, the job is yours.”

“The top spot?” Anastasia exclaimed in surprise. “That’s like a huge leap up the ladder! Mr. Victor, are you pulling my leg again?”

Victor looked serious as he said, “I’m not joking. The top spot is for the most talented. Besides you and Lauren, everyone else in the design team has been working for at least five years. As a jewelry designer, if they haven’t made any significant achievements in five years, they’re not cut out for this job.”

Anastasia found Victor’s analysis reasonable.

“Then why me? I only have a high school diploma, and I haven’t been here very long. Lauren is also very capable. I think she’d be a better

fit.”

Victor looked at Anastasia and smiled. “Don’t you have any confidence in yourself? Lauren is from Mill’s Seasoning. She’ll leave sooner or later. She’s not cut out for a long-term gig here. Anastasia, think it over. I believe you can do it. If you have any concerns, just let me

know.”

Anastasia spoke her mind, “I do have concerns. I’ve just been made permanent and now I’m being promoted to the top spot. I’m afraid others might not accept me”

Victor said, “If you don’t even want a chance to prove yourself, how can you expect others to accept you? Ms. Jewell, give it a shot. The pay for the chief designer is ten times that of a regular designer,

plus there’s a yearly bonus, all sorts of perks, and a commission on each piece of jewelry…”

Victor used the high salary to lure Anastasia. It had to be said, Anastasia could really use the money, so she was tempted. How much would ten times her salary be? Would it be five or six figures a month? Plus a yearly bonus, perks, and commissions, it was like money falling from the sky.

Given her current salary, if she had a child in the future with no savings, relying solely on Herman’s income would be too hard.

Since she had the opportunity to earn more money now, why not take it? Anastasia made up her mind and said, “I’ll do it.”

Hearing her answer, Victor grinned. “Then I’ll have HR send out a notice later. I look forward to your performance.”

Anastasia hesitated a bit, saying, “Mr. Victor, I have another small concern.”

Victor waved for her to continue. “Go on.”

“I’m already married, and I might have a baby at any time. If I get pregnant, will that affect the company?” Many big companies were not keen on staff taking maternity leave. If she took up the top spot and then immediately got pregnant, followed by maternity leave, the company would definitely be displeased.

Hearing this, Victor Immediately looked at Anastasia’s belly, looking a bit excited. “Are you pregnant?”

Anastasia found this strange. Why would Victor be excited if she was pregnant?