The Bound Between Us

Chapter 209

Anastasia looked towards the entrance and saw Herman, who had somehow already arrived, strolled over to her. He naturally stood by her side as if to protect her, casually taking her hand in his.

The warmth of his palm warmed Anastasia’s heart.

“How did you get here so fast?” Anastasia asked.

During his negotiation with Tavon, Herman had sent a text to Anastasia, who simply sent him the address. In just half an hour, he had arrived.

“I always rush when it comes to picking you up, let’s go home,” Herman said gently.

“Okay.” Anastasia smiled.

Tavon eyed Herman, feeling a sense of familiarity but couldn’t place where he’d seen him before.

Seeing Anastasia about to leave, Tavon pleaded, “Ana, I hope you reconsider. Sandy is your sister, you can’t just ignore this, I’m begging

you.”

that, Tavon bowed to

she just squeezed Herman’s hand tightly, and the two left the cafe, ignoring

carefully helping her in. Tavon stood in

Ashley walked in and

“She’s stubborn and won’t listen to any persuasion.”

but feel a sense of pride. “What a girl! Clear–minded, decisive, knows what to take and what not to. She’s not easily bullied. Once

he could have groomed her to

on the girl; she just works at a jewelry company. How much can she earn?” Ashley scoffed. “I heard she married a nobody, and that man I saw earlier, his car is pretty average. Tavon, you need to remember, we

to be gentle; we can’t force her. It’s best to start with

to move quickly, Tavon, no matter what it takes, threats or bribes, we

earlier? Does he remind

“Who?”

but I feel like

about Tavon’s words, she

silence. “What did your long–lost

back into her seat, Anastasia turned to look at him. “Did

it when she