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..

what does the CEO of

good look, just saw his back.” Monica decided to keep quiet for now, she needed to figure out why Herman married Anastasia before telling her the truth. She didn’t want to hurt Anastasia.

had once suffered from depression. What if the shock triggered a relapse?

why were you

anyone excited.” Monica tentatively asked, “By the way, Anastasia, how did you and Herman get hitched? Did you really meet

Herman had gone on many dates and was happy with my profile. I thought he was pretty okay, so we got our marriage

could the CEO of

judging from Anastasia’s response, she seemed blissfully unaware of

you his parents had passed away? That he didn’t own a house

that information was on the dating site. Monica,

how you two had such an incredible fate” Monica laughed it off, pretending it was nothing. “Anastasia, have you ever fantasized about marrying into a

was belittling Herman

with Herman. As long as he treats me well, I don’t care whether he’s poor or rich. Besides, it’s not easy being the wife of a billionaire. I don’t want to

stories online of daughters–in–law from wealthy families being oppressed. It was no cakewalk.

a wealthy family. She was forced to wake up at

a marriage was

awkwardly laughed, not daring to probe further. She said, “Ana, you’re right. You’ve snagged a real catch with such a handsome husband,

his fun. Why else would he keep Anastasia in the dark, saying