The Bound Between Us

Chapter 26

Anastasia was casually flipping through a fashion magazine when Monica came running up, all flustered.

“Anastasia, Anastasia! I just saw the CEO of Elysian Technologies!”

Monica was all jazzed up, practically buzzing with excitement

Anastasia, having married the CEO of Elysian Technologies, had essentially hit the jackpot. She was now part of the high society, the wife of a filthy rich family

Anastasia chuckled, “Monica, you’re going bonkers over this! You didn’t even freak out this much when you first saw Herman Is the CEO even more handsome than Herman?”

Monica took a seat, catching her breath with a sip of water. “Wait a sec, I need to chill out.” She was bursting with things to share but was too worried about saying something wrong. It was driving her nuts.

Seeing Anastasia’s nonchalant reaction, it seemed like she was clueless about Herman’s real identity. Why would Herman keep this from Anastasia?

Why did he marry Anastasia, a girl from an ordinary background, instead of someone from a big–shot family?

Monica was full of questions, and fearing Anastasia couldn’t handle the truth, she decided not to spill the beans just yet..

expression, Anastasia became curious, “Spill it, what does the CEO

to keep quiet for now, she needed to figure out why Herman married Anastasia before telling her the truth. She didn’t want to

from depression. What if the shock

off. “Then why were

a top dog. Just catching a glimpse of his back is enough to get anyone excited.” Monica tentatively asked, “By the way, Anastasia, how

“Yes, my mom signed me up on the dating site. He was in a hurry to get married too. The matchmaker said Herman had gone on many dates and was happy with my profile. I thought he

the CEO of Elysian

she seemed blissfully unaware

his parents had passed away? That he

Monica, what’s with you? Why are you suddenly

it off, pretending it was nothing. “Anastasia, have you ever fantasized about marrying into a billionaire family and becoming a tycoon’s

thought Monica was belittling

life with Herman. As long as he treats me well, I

of daughters–in–law from wealthy families

forced to wake up at six every morning, had to follow her mother–in–law’s countless

a marriage was truly

awkwardly laughed, not daring to probe further. She said, “Ana, you’re right.

whether Herman was just toying with Anastasia, planning to dump her after having his fun. Why else would he keep Anastasia in the dark, saying he lived