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..

“Spill it, what does the

Monica decided to keep quiet for now, she needed

depression. What if the shock

laughed it off. “Then why were you so

back is enough to get anyone excited.” Monica tentatively asked, “By the way, Anastasia, how did you and Herman get hitched?

Herman had gone on many dates and was

could the CEO of Elysian Technologies

from Anastasia’s response, she seemed blissfully unaware of Herman’s real identity.

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

was on the dating site. Monica, what’s with you? Why

how you two had such an incredible fate” Monica laughed it off, pretending it was nothing. “Anastasia, have you

was belittling

life with Herman. As long as he treats me well, I don’t care whether he’s poor or rich. Besides,

from wealthy families being oppressed. It was no cakewalk.

of a popular actress who married into a wealthy family. She was forced to wake up at six every morning, had to

marriage was truly heartbreaking.

“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 he lived in a rented