Chapter 80
Anastasia got a call from Selena, knowing that trouble was most likely brewing again. But she didnât have a choice; she had to go
Anastasia knocked on the office door, âSelenaâ
âCome in.â
Selenaâs face was expressionless and rigidly serious
Anastasia walked in, and Selena handed over a membership card to her, âEverlee will be at the Eclipse Lounge today. Donât say I didnât give you a chance, or even if I win this bet, you might not be convincedâ
Victorâs advice had a bit of an effect on Selena, so instead of dealing with Anastasia directly, she decided to let the privileged princess, Everlee, take a crack at her
Everlee was a handful. Selena had suffered under her before, so today she was going to give Anastasia a taste of the struggle, showing her that the working world wasnât a walk in the park.
Thanks.â Anastasia took the card. I wonât let you downâ
Selena smirked. âIâm looking forward to hearing good news
Anastasia left the office with the membership card, and Lauren Mill came over, âDid Selena give you trouble again? Why canât she just leave you alone?â
âSometimes, you donât need a reason to dislike someorie, and sometimes, one reason is enough.â Anastasia understood, in the design department, I am an oddball.â
Among a group of college grads, she, a high school graduate, was an oddball
Lauren asked, âWhat does she want you to do?â
Anastasia waved the membership card, âI need to meet with Everlee.â
âWhat a clever strategy Lauren cautioned, âAnustasin, donât go. Everlee is a tough one to handle. Sheâs very picky and loves causing trouble Youâll definitely get the short end of the stick.â
Anastasia laughed, âWith the way you put it, Iâm a bit nervous now. Donât worry; I was planning to meet Everlee anyway Selenas information is too vague. If I want to design satisfactory jewelly, I should meet and discuss it with the client.
âThen Iâll go with you Lauren genuinely feared that Anastasia would be at a disadvantage.
âThank youâ Anastasia didnât refuse. âI donât have a car, so I can ride with youâ
Lauren laughed. âNo problemâ
Eclipse Lounge.
Lauren was familiar with this place, having been here before. They both had membership cards, so it was easy to get in
Anastasia didnt have much money, and she didnt know if this trip could be reimbursed. She couldnât let Lauren pay, so they waited in the lounge.
She had Everlees number and had called her a few times to explain the reason they came. Everlee seemed very impatient and told them to wait.
They waited from morning till afternoon, then till night
Lauren said. âWe canât keep waiting like thisâ
Anastasia nodded, âTrue, we can keep waiting Iâll ask where her private room is.
Lauren casually said, âThey usually play on the rool, not in the private roomsâ
Anastasia glanced at Lauren She seemed very familiar with Everleeâs preferences; she obviously knew her well.
It seemed Lauren and Everlee ran in the same circles
Anastasia didnât ask anymore and headed for the roof. When they reached the entrance, the club staff stopped them, Please show your invitation.â Lauren whispered to Anastasia, âThey booked this place. They host private parties several times a month. You cant get in without an invitation.â âYou must have an invitation, right?â
âHow do you know? Lauren was surprised by her certainty. She did have one, but she didnât care for such parties and hadnât gone.
Anastasia smiled, âFirst, take me in to meet Everlee. I treat you to dinner laterâ
âYouâve got a deal âLauren laughed and showed the electronic invitation, so they were let in.
As soon as they entered. Anastasia understood what rich peoples parties looked like
The party was incredibly luxurious. The extravagant scenes from movies were just the Lip of the iceberg.
Lauren pointed to a girl in a yellow dress playing darts, Thatâs Everlenâ
Anastasia looked over, and indeed. Everlee was very beautiful. She was in the prime of her youth.
Anastasia was about to go over when suddenly a handsome man ran over and grabbed her
Scared out of her wits, Anastasia couldnât break free, so she headbutted him. THUMPI
The man fell to the armed
Someone shouted, âBlake, Blake, are you okay? Someone call an ambulance.â