Room for You
Chapter 109

Chapter 109

Does she think I won't go just because she didn't invite me to it? Well,that makes me want to go even more. “Great. From now on, I want youto tell me everything about Elliot. Also, I want you to keep an eye onAnastasia. If she has any intimate interactions with Elliot, I need you totell me immediately.”

Daniel held a relatively important position in the company, although hewasn't as powerful as Elliot's head assistant, Timothy. Regardless, Danielstill had access to most of Elliot's daily schedules. After Daniel left,Hayley still felt too furious to go to bed. What does Old MadamPresgrave mean by this? Is she looking down on me? Does she want meto stay away from Elliot? Hayley was especially furious because of theunfair treatment .

The next morning, Anastasia rushed to her office after sending Jared toschool. Today was a day she had been looking forward to. When shearrived at the office, Grace opened the door and came over to giveAnastasia some words of comfort. “Don't mind all the nonsense thatthey say about you, Anastasia. I trust that you and President Presgraveare innocent.” Anastasia could no longer be bothered by these things-she felt that there was no point in clarifying such matters, and that sheshouldn't be living her life based on others’ comments.

It was about 10.00AM when Anastasia’s landline rang. “Hello?” Shepicked the call up.

“You need to come for a meeting, Anastasia. I have the list of winnerswith me.” Felicia's voice came from the other end. Anastasia felt herheart skipping a beat. Is it out already? I thought it'd only be out by theafternoon. She headed to the meeting room with a mixture of fear andexcitement coursing through her veins.

The rest of the staff members from the design department were alreadythere, but Felicia had yet to arrive. Alice shot Anastasia a cold glare asAnastasia sat down opposite her. Anastasia merely cast her anuninterested glance.

“I wonder if it's Alice or Anastasia who won the prize! I'm so excited!That's 1 million worth of cash right there.” One of the junior designersmade the atmosphere tenser on purpose.

“We'll replace out once the director arrives,” another person replied. Rightthen, Felicia walked into the room and glanced at the two competitorsbefore taking a seat at the table. “The sponsored meal that you guyshave been waiting for has been approved. Would you guys like to eattogether tonight?”

“Of course! We'd love a feast, Director Evans,” someone cried. BothAlice and Anastasia exchanged glances. Judging by the look on Felicia’sface, they could tell that someone in the company must have won aprize. The winner had to be one of them.

A look of jealousy flashed in Alice's gaze. It's obvious. It has to beAnastasia. “Alright! Let's organize dinner for tonight! Well, I'm going toproceed with announcing the winners and the prizes that they willreceive. Firstly, I'd like to congratulate the champion of this jewelrydesign competition

-Anastasia! You've won a total of 1 million!”

Anastasia heard a loud ringing sound in her ears before Felicia evenfinished her sentence. Me? Am I the winner? Does the 1 million belongto me? Her heart was filled with joy at that moment-she had finallygotten the money she needed for her son.

Felicia turned to Alice before she continued speaking. “The companydecided to also provide some rewards to those who were selected, soAlice gets 20,000 as a consolation prize.” Alice curled her lips up into asarcastic smile. A consolation prize, huh? What a joke.

Right then, the room erupted into applause as Anastasia found herselfdrowned by a bunch of wishes. She hastily thanked the people whocongratulated her before turning to thank Felicia. “Thank you for yourencouragement and support, Director Evans.”

“You got this because of your own skills, Anastasia. Continue to workhard, okay? Alright, the meeting's over. You guys can decide on a placeto have dinner tonight.”

Felicia stepped out of the room, and Anastasia was just about to leavewhen Alice crossed her arms and let out a scoff. “Don’t you feel anyshame for taking this 1 million, Anastasia?”

“Why should I feel ashamed?” Anastasia asked in return. She wasconfident about her own work.

“I don't think you should thank Director Evans. Maybe you should thankPresident Presgrave instead-I bet you only got this prize because he putin a good word for you. He was the one who gave you this 1 million. Iwouldn't have the nerve to take this money if I were you!”

Alice let out a scoff and walked out after finishing her sentence.Anastasia was the only one left in the meeting room after that, and hermind went blank for a few seconds.