The Bound Between Us

Chapter 19

R&D was the company’s key department, and the staff weren’t usually out and about. Herman didn’t call out Cason’s bull when Cason fibbed to protect his dignity because he was not even fit to be Herman’s rival

Cason fell like he was punching cotton, his efforts fruitless. Seeing the couple standing together in perfect harmony made him feel all sorts of unease. “I don’t really know about the R&D department, Cason said, forcing a smile, then continued to probe, ‘Are you the head of the department?”

“Nope.” Herman replied coolly, making Cason seem petty in comparison

If he was not the boss, then he must’ve been a grunt Everyone exchanged looks, their suspicions confirmed Anastasia’s hubby didn’t seem too hot. Just a regular Joe, not on their level at all, just a pretty face

The round table was full, with twenty people in the seats. There was no room for one more. Cason, the party planner, didn’t ask for an extra chair when Herman arrived. It was clear Cason was trying to make Herman feel awkward, the old flame meeting the new. No one was going to risk upsetting the successful, up–and–coming lawyer Cason for a regular company worker.

Seeing Herman being sidelined, Anastasia was upset and angry. She grabbed his hand and said blankly to everyone, “My husband’s here to pick me up. so we’re heading out. We don’t share the same values, so there’s no need for us to mingle. Maybe we won’t see each other again.”

The room fell silent.

They disrespected Anastasia, and she returned the favor She had already been uncomfortable when Demi snatched her phone, and now she exploded Herman felt her protection, a hint of warmth in his eyes. This girl was always taking his side.

Anastasia said, and then she said to her teacher, “Ms. Sherry, I’m sorry today. I will find another time to visit you”

Ms. Sherry noticed something was wrong and smiled, saying, “Take care on the way.”

Cason quickly said, “I have a car, I’ll

“No need, I

didn’t care about the attitudes of these people, but Anastasia clearly didn’t like

insisted, “I also have something to do, so I can go

felt that the Cason in front of her had become somewhat unfamiliar and

said. “T’ll walk with you too, Cason, give me

called the waiter, paid the bill, and then reluctantly walked

Anastasia. The headlights of a Maybach turned on nearby Cason approached from behind, opened the door

who deliberately flaunted

while looking at Herman, “Let’s go

home, Anastasia said,

Cason’s existence, and opened the car door. “Let’s head home.”

he kicked the tire. Demi, who followed him out, saw this and laughed. “Anastasia’s husband

a Chevy,

knew Cason wouldn’t let it go, he hadn’t given up. Demi said, “You and Anastasia have been apart for years, you’re not getting back to where you left off. Maybe she

looked in the direction Anastasia had gone and said

said in shock, “Cason, Anastasia is already

he’s not good enough for her.”

Anastasia kept stealing glances at Herman. Herman’s face was expressionless, not showing any emotion Anastasia hesitated and