The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 261

Alessia had been on a lucky streak lately. She just became a new mom and now she had been promoted. It was like good news just kept coming in waves. As a woman, she had juggled family and career perfectly and it was truly admirable.

The private dining room they booked was huge, and could fit about thirty to forty people. Co-workers started to trickle in and the waiters started serving the dishes.

Anastasia and Christine were sitting off to one side, chitchatting about their ideas and concepts on jewelry design.

Just as everyone was getting ready to dig in, another co-worker showed up. It was Harmon, whom they had met before at the office. Alessia was a sweetheart, and she didn't differentiate people based on their positions. Even if they were in a lower position like Harmon, she gave a warm welcome if they were willing to come.

Alessia greeted Harmon with a smile, "Harmon, come on in and have a seat. We've been waiting for you."

Harmon was a bit shy, he lowered his head and wished Alessia well before sitting down and keeping quiet. He mainly took care of equipment maintenance at the company; he was not a threat to others nor did he carry much value. He kept to himself, so he was easily overlooked.

Everyone was having a blast chatting, while Harmon seemed out of place, quietly eating his food. Anastasia glanced at him a couple of times, but with people in between them, she didn't strike up a conversation. Plus, Harmon was a male co-worker, as a married woman, she needed to keep a certain distance.

Anastasia didn't pay much attention to Harmon originally. But because his name sounded like Herman, and they had crossed paths on a dating site, she had some extra attention for Harmon.

During the meal, Anastasia accidentally dropped her purse. Before she could pick it up, Harmon already did. "Here you go." Harmon said and handed Anastasia her purse, carefully wiped off the dust.

"Thank you." Anastasia replied with a surprised smile.

"You're welcome." Harmon answered and lowered his head, then returned to his seat. He was over the moon at the moment, because he just had an interaction with Anastasia, she spoke to him. Since their last encounter at the office, Harmon had had her in his thoughts.

Alessia went around the table toasting each person. When it was Anastasia's turn, Alessia said, "You should stick to juice, you just got out of the hospital. Listen to your doctor."