Desires Die Hard (Anya and Evan) by Beryl Occam
Desires Die Hard Chapter 183

Chapter 183

The other designers in the company gathered around and began goosding about Anys after Mom Mallar est ut

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Anys heard them. They were repeating the same things that they ratsad out her in the past.

She wasn’t interested in what they thought about her Ste dont want to care She was going to eave the company son

Jake seemed quite concerned about Anys though he had overheat the nudes decussions in the office. The young man slammed his fist heavily on the desk next to him and thundenes furiously This was the fin me te tadaised his voice in the office. “What’s everyone song? Don’t you have NOTE to get DECK Am saying your guest or your colleague? worn per secr1

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No one had seen Jake so med before

The sight was a shock to everyone. They stran mo themselves messy define tuying sort their desks and throwing

themselves into their work

This was the first time they had seen Jake Dow up in the office cokes enfing he was nothing like usual gentle

doesenting to and soft spoken self. The man never yelled at them or go mad at them even when fier made a mistake

The truth was staring them right in the eye Jane nad fallen read over een for fas

Carol stood no chance at all.

Carol had known all along that Ja

was merested in Anys. But the art speed mode somady move with her.

Because of Anys, he had blown up in the office and prown the temper

Carol could feel her guts churn with rage. She was boiling with uner fun

Her fingernails cank deep into her palms

Che desperately wanted Anys to leave. She warned the young women gone from JK Couture

“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.

The young woman appeared a Ittle started. She had never seem Jak se voice ar apyone. Was this how every man looked like when they got mad? They looked exactly like Evan. The image of Evan popped up in Anveshest instantly

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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”

“It’s no big deal. Talk to me if you have any problems. I simsy’s recama said even though he don’t know much about

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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

me in the office?”

“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.

She 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 paying me to 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!”