The Bound Between Us

Chapter 328

Having sent Julie off, Anastasia immersed herself in work. After a busy morning, she finally had a moment to call Monica over lunchtime.

Monica had been off the grid recently, not having been in touch for a few days, and Anastasia was concerned.

Anastasia dialed Monica’s number, and after a substantial wait, Monica finally picked up.

“Monica, where have you been? You’ve gone MIA? Haven’t heard from you in days.”

“Yeah, I’ve been in Los Angeles with my boyfriend for a few days, heading back tomorrow.” Monica’s voice was languid.

Sensing something amiss, Anastasia asked, “Still in bed?”

Monica, on the other end in her Los Angeles hotel, shook her head to wake up a bit. had too much to drink last night, and I’m really tired. Weren’t you in Willowbrook? Are you back?”

back yesterday” Anastasia said. “I was actually thinking of asking you to lunch,

in mind for when I return, Monica couldn’t miss the chance to have Anastasia treat her to a meal, reminding her over the

of which, how much did Herman bribe you to keep his

“What are you

dumb. Herman confessed everything already. I had dinner at Salstrom Manor last

file for divorce. Who knew if Herman was serious or just messing around? But now that I see you two are doing well, I feel relieved.”

Anastasia retorted, “We’re best friends, and you didn’t

again,” Monica replied. “Ana, you’re incredibly lucky. You managed to snag the CEO of Elysian Technologies. My guy, even if

need to warn Monica. “You need to stop spending money on him. It’s not right for a man to live off a woman. Don’t let him sweet talk you into losing yourself.”

couple of million on him. Anastasia was worried

Monica chuckled. “I’m too smart to be conned. He’s here now,

phone, she heard the doorbell

her boyfriend Trevor stood at the entrance holding breakfast with a beaming smile on his face. “Baby, I brought you breakfast.”

a kiss on his cheek as she took