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Her fingernails cank deep into her palms
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“Don’t worry, Anya. You can get back to work now? Jake turned around and said gently to mys after yelling at the rest of the company.
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The young woman chided herself secretly. That man was the cause of al ter prociems and the source of all her grief.
How could she compare him to Jane? What was the thinking?
Anya chased away the image of Even in her head immedianey Thank you Jake. My family life is a little complicated…I’m sorry for the trouble that it’s caused the company”
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Anya’s family.
He had heard what the old woman had said earlier and had arrived at his own conclusions. Anya’s grandmother was a terrible person. Only a terrible person would abuse their granddaughter in such a manner.
What had Anya done to her? What could have warranted such hostility?
She had behaved like an evil step–grandmother that had stepped right out of a fairytale.
Anya nodded. “Thank you, Jake. I’m going to head down to the textile mill to work on Ms. Mars‘ bridal gown. Do you need
“It’s alright,” Jake said. “You can go.”
Anya grabbed her things and left JK Couture immediately.
She had to leave before she killed herself. The stifling atmosphere in the company was driving her crazy.
She had been brimming with hope and excitement when she had first joined the company. Now, all she wanted to do was get away from the place.
Soon. She had to get Mdm. Welton’s coat done. Then, she would be free.
She had started hunting for jobs online a few days ago.
Two design agencies had responded to her applications. She had two interviews scheduled next Monday.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe could leave JK Couture. There was no reason for her to not quit.
Anya left the office in a hurry. As soon as she stepped into the elevator, she pulled her phone out and texted her best friend. “Cindy, I have to hunt for a job again.”
Cindy was helping out with her family business at the moment. She texted Anya back immediately after receiving her best friend’s text. “What happened? Did you get fired?”
Cindy was Anya’s best friend. They had no secrets. “No. I intend to quit.”
That made sense. Cindy replied with another text. “Do you want to join my company? How does a monthly salary of three grand sound to you?”
A soft smile graced Anya’s lips. “I’m a designer. Your company doesn’t need a designer. You’ll be payingto do nothing.”
“It’s only three grand a month,” Cindy texted back. “You know what I mean. Take it as a paid hiatus while you look for your next job.”
“Besides, I’m Eudora’s and Nathaniel’s godmother now. I don’t want Eudora and Nathaniel to starve. Think about my Diapers and formula milk are expensive.”
offer.
“Alright, I’ll think about it,” Anya replied.
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“That’s the right attitude. Why don’t we have dinner tonight? I’ll introduce my cousin to you. He’s a lawyer. You have plans to file a lawsuit and make a claim on your mother’s inheritance, haven’t you?”
Anya had been feeling a little disappointed about not being able to meet Cindy’s cousin. Cindy’s suggestion perked her up immediately. “I’ll see you tonight then.”
“Yup.” Cindy texted back. “See you later, alligator!”