Chapter 278


    Chapter 278


    Anastasia said casually, “Yeah, the perks at Elysian Technologies are top-notch. My husband tells me


    that they’re bumping up his pay again because he’s been killing it at work. That means we can chill a


    bit more, save some dough and our kid won’t have any trouble going to school in the future.”


    As she talked about this, a hopeful and happy look spread across Anastasia’s face. More ie


    meant more happiness. Most of the troubles in life came from money troubles. Anastasia and Herman


    were sitting pretty with a three-bedroom apartment and good sries. She was stoked about the future.


    Christine, seeing the smile on Anastasia’s face, chimed in with a grin, “True that, contentment often


    brings joy.”


    Anastasia’s smile was infectious. Seeing how easily satisfied she was, Christine finally got why the big


    cheese of the Salstrom family chose in Jane Anastasia.


    Anastasia agreed, “You’re spot on. Contentment does bring joy. Pattie’s almost five now, and she’ll start


    first grade next year. Since she hasn’t been to school yet, she’s a bit behind her peers. I’m worried she


    won’t be able to keep up. I’m thinking about getting her into a prep ss.”


    Anastasia was nning out her child’s future, and genuinely concerned for her family.


    Christine asked, “Anastasia, have you ever thought about having a child of your own with your


    husband?”


    Caught off guard, Anastasia didn’t know how to respond. She and Herman couldn’t have children, so


    that was a no-go. But she couldn’t say that out loud. Sheughed and said, “Let’s just go with the flow,


    Ms. Christine. Do we have any clients this afternoon?” Anastasia quickly changed the subject.


    “Yep, we do,” Christine said. “I’ll go over the work for the past two months. Once you’re caught up, you


    won’t feel at a loss.”


    “Thanks, Ms. Christine,” Anastasia said sincerely. “Ever since you returned to AL Jewelry, the people


    from the design team have been very obedient.”


    “Your ident was no secret in the department. The instigators have been punished. Who would dare


    go against you now?” Christine said. “Everyone is looking forward to your return.”


    Anastasia didn’t buy that. She knew Christine was just trying tofort her. It was Christine’s doing


    that the design team was behaving. Christine was an old-timer at AL Jewelry and had clout. Her


    endorsement earned Anastasia respect at thepany.


    Anastasia was almost done eating and was about to clear her tray when she saw Harmon walking over


    with his toolbox. Like this morning, the way he looked at her was weird. Anastasia suddenly felt


    anxious. Then, someone outside the cafeteria called for Harmon, “Harmon, hurry up and fix the toilet.


    It’s clogged again.”


    Harmon turned away, toolbox in hand, and walked past Anastasia towards the door. Once Harmon was


    out of sight, Anastasia breathed a sigh of relief.


    Christine asked, “Anastasia, what’s wrong?”


    Anastasia said, “I don’t know why, but the way Harmon looks at me is weird. It was the same this


    morning. It makes me feel ufortable.”


    Christine said, “Friday is Alessia’s promotion party. After the sh with the sales department, he has


    had a tough time in thepany. It’s normal for him to be a bit off.”


    Anastasia still found Harmon’s behavior odd, but she didn’t say anything else and got up. “Ms.


    Christine, we should head back to the office now.”


    “Alright.”


    They left together.


    However, from that day on, Anastasia always felt like she was being watched. She got chills down her


    spine, but she never saw anyone. Unbeknownst to her, Harmon was observing her and noting down


    her daily routines. Whether she took the subway, hailed a cab, or got picked up, Harmon remembered


    them all. He even followed her to her home in Harmony Meadows, knowing exactly which apartment


    building she lived in.


    That day, Anastasia waited for a while outside the office after work. She got a message from Herman


    saying he couldn’t pick her up because he was workingte, so she decided to take the subway.


    Behind her, Harmon, with a mask on, followed her all the way.


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    By the time Anastasia got out of the subway station, it was already 7:30 PM and dark outside. Her


    apartment was only about 500 meters from the station, so she usually walked home. After exiting the


    station, she headed straight for her apartment, but she suddenly noticed a shadow following her under


    the streetlights. Startled, Anastasia quickened her pace. The person behind her kept up. She started to


    run, and the person ran too, grabbing her shoulder.


    Anastasia froze on the spot, her face pale with fear.