The Bound Between Us

Chapter 16

“What do you mean ‘split the bill? This reunion was organized by Cason, and he said it’s on him,” Monica realized she may have said the wrong thing and quickly glanced at Anastasia’s expression

Anastasia frowned

Monica then came clean. “Actually, everyone knows that Cason organized this reunion just to invite you. He even asked Ms. Sherry to come. I know you’re married, and I really didn’t want to be the middleman, but when Ms. Sherry called, I couldn’t say no. If you don’t want to go, you can still back out.”

Anastasia respected Ms. Sherry a lot. After a silence of about ten seconds, she said, “Let’s go in.”

Monica linked arms with Anastasia and laughed. “We’re going for Ms. Sherry, not because of Cason, Anastasia. Don’t tell your husband, I’m afraid he’ll misunderstand and think I’m trying to stir up trouble between you two.”

“He’s not that petty Anastasia was already defending Herman.

The two walked in and were guided by the waiter to their booth.

When the booth door opened, everyone inside looked at Anastasia, the smartest and most beautiful woman in school. Seeing her again after five or six years, naturally aroused people’s expectations. The room was filled with over twenty men and women, and it was lively, but the moment Anastasia walked in, it suddenly fell silent.

After not seeing them for six years, Anastasia found these old classmates somewhat unfamiliar. Everyone had changed, losing their youthful vigor, and gaining maturity. Some were getting a beer belly. Most were married and had made some achievements in their fields. Basically, everyone wanted to show off how good their lives were. Men compared careers; women compared marriages or career paths.

Anastasia’s gaze landed on a man in a white shirt. Apart from becoming more mature and handsome, he hadn’t changed much. He was Cason, the most successful among these classmates.

Now he was back in the country to develop his career. He was not only handsome but also talented with a bright future

stood up, unable to hide his excitement.

went to an elder woman, respectfully saying, “Ms.

was her outstanding student. Seeing Anastasia, she showed a kind smile. “Ana, sit

said, “Anastasia, it’s been almost six years since we last saw you. How can you still look so

taken a toll on her beauty After all,

situation.

then one of the girls deliberately asked, “Anastasia, we were just discussing, you were our class‘ top student, also the second one in our school to get into Riverdale College. What high–level position are you holding and which company are you at now? After all, you graduated from Riverdale College, you should

need to say, Cason has already set up his own law firm, I heard he even

Cason’s car, it’s a Maybach worth over a

no one knew about this. Seeing Anastasia’s difficulty. Monica helped

shelved. Cason kept glancing at

would exaggerate their achievements, the girls, apart from comparing whose marriage was better, would discuss the skincare products they use, be it La Mer or

of the classmates asked, “Anastasia, what skincare products do you use? Your skin looks

what brand of skincare products she used, and her personal life. They

just smiled and said, “I use Neutrogena.”

Neutrogena, the girls exchanged glances, their eyes looking at Anastasia changed, filled with a

people. Even after using skincare products worth thousands, their skin is still rough and spotty. You guys can’t just focus on external care, you need some inner nourishment too. How about getting a membership card at my place? Since we’re all classmates, I’ll give you a discount” Monica owned a beauty salon. Wasn’t this just her way to pitch and gain customers on

chuckled to herself. Monica sure didn’t mince her words.

much. She spent most of the time quietly eating,