The Bound Between Us

Chapter 316

Ashley was filled with regret. “I was just anxious and worried that if I entrusted this task to someone else, it might not be done well, so I took matters into my own hands,” Ashley admitted in a rush. “Tavon, what do we do now? You have to think of something.”

Ashley was scared, and he knew it.

Tavon was aware of Ashley’s plot against Anastasia, but he hadn’t expected such a foolish tactic.

“Anastasia hasn’t taken any action so far, and the police haven’t shown up yet. It means she hasn’t reported anything, so there’s still a chance to turn this situation around,”

Tavon analyzed. “Even if you hand over the evidence to the authorities, the Morton family’s influence would protect you. Plus, Anastasia shares our blood. No matter what, she’s family. She wouldn’t turn you into the police. However, this does mean she now has leverage over you.”

Ashley let out a sigh of relief at the thought that Anastasia might not report her to the police. But soon after, she snapped bitterly, “That cunning girl, she wouldn’t be thinking of blackmailing us, would she?”

“That’s not entirely impossible.” Tavon replied, puffing on his cigar. “Anastasia is very cunning. Your failure today proves she’s been suspicious of us and has been on guard. Smart girl.”

“You’re even praising her now,” Ashley seethed. “I knew that conniving girl wasn’t as simple as she seemed. She dreams of getting a third of the Morton family fortune. In her dreams.”

her donating bone marrow to Sandy have vanished,” Tavon

Do you actually expect to use our son’s bone marrow to save

can’t use Sean’s” Tavon agreed. “Sean is my only son. I wouldn’t risk his health to save our

daughter, but his son was undoubtedly more important. Only a son would be able to carry on the family business and take the

at a loss. “What do we do now?

said, puffing on his cigar. “If only Anastasia were a son. I’d seriously consider

meticulous, and cunning. She was

were just average. He wasn’t cut out for business. However, if the company had Anastasia’s assistance, that changed everything. The company would remain in the Morton family, and Anastasia could work for them. After all, family

outsiders.

you gonna accept her? Tavon, we built this family together. You cannot

rest. I’ll make a call to confirm if Anastasia has reported us” Tavon said, placating

Anastasia was smart and resourceful, the perfect material for business. Tavon puffed on his cigar, contemplating how to tame Anastasia, make her accept him as her father, and work for the

making work more efficient. Tavon thought it over, deciding to work on convincing Salma. In his eyes, Salma was a foolish woman who could be easily swayed

to maximize her benefit from the evidence she held. Just then, the doorbell rang, and