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.”

Anastasia about to leave, Cason quickly said, “I have a car, I’ll give you a

declined, “No need, I drove

Anastasia clearly didn’t like them either, so there was no need

I’ll drop you off at the entrance, Cason insisted, “I also have something to do, so

each other for many years, she felt that

you too, Cason,

then reluctantly

on nearby Cason approached from behind, opened the door of the Maybach, seemingly showing off, and looked at Anastasia, saying, “Anastasia,

understood Cason’s intentions who deliberately flaunted the million–dollar luxury car

looking

going home, Anastasia said, looking

to ignore Cason’s existence, and opened the car door. “Let’s head

kicked the tire. Demi,

“A poor guy driving a Chevy, how can

go, he hadn’t given up. Demi said, “You and Anastasia have been apart for years, you’re not getting back to where

the direction Anastasia had gone and said unwillingly, “Everything depends on

said in shock, “Cason, Anastasia is already

good enough

way horpe, Anastasia kept stealing glances at Herman. Herman’s face was expressionless, not