Chapter 182


    Chapter 182


    Christine shook her head. “Victor was sent by HQ to AL Jewery, he’s meticulous in his work and has a


    keen eye for people. You must be something special, Ms. Jewell, you’ve got my attention.”


    Anastasia responded with a small smile. “Ms. Christine, if you want to know more about me, you should


    return to AL Jewery and we can work together.”


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    Anastasia used the word “return, implying that AL Jewery was home. She was inviting Christine back


    home, a gesture that warmed the heart and brought them closer.


    In a few exchanges, Christine’s admiration for Anastasia grew. Christineughed. “Ms. Jewell, you’ve


    got a way with words. I almost fell for it. Teaming up back at AL Jewery to manage the design team?


    Not a bad idea.”


    Anastasia smiled back. “Ms. Christine, I genuinely wish for your return. Of course, there’s a bit of a


    selfish motive as well.”


    Christine pondered, seeming to consider the proposal. Seizing the moment, Anastasia added, “Ms.


    Christine, If you decide to return, I’d willingly step down as head designer. You’re better suited for the


    role.”


    Christine looked surprised and asked with a half-convincing smile, “Are you really willing to give up the


    position?”


    “Passing the baton to the capable, of course, I am,” Anastasia replied with a smile. “I think we get along


    well, Ms. Christine. I believe we can coborate effectively in jewelry design and find amon


    language.”


    Christine paused for a moment, then said, “I might consider it. Victor really has an eye for talent. You


    came to learn from me and almost persuaded me to join AL Jewery.”


    Anastasia chuckled. “Ms. Christine, I’ll be awaiting your return at AL Jewery.”


    “You sure know how to charm people” Christine grinned, “If you have any questions, don’t hold back. I’ll


    tell you everything.”


    Anastasia was in a good mood. “Thank you.”


    People lovedpliments, and good talkers got twice the results with half the effort.


    Anastasia and Christine hit it off. They chatted away, and before they knew it, it was past nine in the


    evening. Anastasia had to get


    home.


    “Ms. Christine, thank you for your guidance. I’ve learned a lot today I’ll head home now. I’ll be waiting


    for you at AL Jewery.”


    “Alright, I’ll consider it. Drive safe,” Christine warned. “Selena can hold a grudge. You’ve crossed her;


    be careful.”


    Christine wasn’t entirely clear on the feud between Anastasia and Selena, but if she was recing


    Selena, there had to be something going on. Knowing Selena, she would definitely harbor resentment.


    “Thanks for the heads up, Ms. Christine, I better get going.” Anastasia smiled, got in her car, and drove


    off into the night. It had started to rain while she was visiting Christine, the mountain road was pitch


    ck and slippery from the rain. Anastasia drove very slowly, not daring to speed.


    About ten minutes into the drive, on a steep downhill section, the lights from an oing car shined in


    her direction. Anastasia tried to slow down and brake, but to her horror, the brakes didn’t work. The car


    was picking up speed downhill, and Anastasia was terrified. She gripped the steering wheel tightly, her


    face turning pale with every sharp turn.


    Anastasia tried the brakes multiple times without sess. Her phone rang, but she couldn’t answer.


    The car was gaining speed, the road was pitch ck and slippery from the rain, and there was a cliff to


    her right. One wrong move could send her over the edge.


    Anastasia honked the horn repeatedly, hoping to alert anyone in the valley or iing traffic. She had


    to steer left into the oing traffe, using the friction between the car and the rock wall to slow


    down and hopefully stop the car.