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?”

Anastasia said. “I was actually thinking of asking you to lunch, but I guess that’s off the table

to have Anastasia treat her to a meal, reminding

did Herman bribe you to keep his secret, even

feigned ignorance. “What are you talking

everything already. I had dinner at

it off. “Ana, I swear it was for your own good. I didn’t want you to freak out and file for divorce. Who knew

to be annoyed, Anastasia retorted, “We’re best friends, and you didn’t back me

once, never again,” Monica replied. “Ana, you’re incredibly lucky. You managed to snag the CEO of Elysian Technologies. My guy, even if I smack him around, he won’t confess that

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

couple of million on him. Anastasia was

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

Monica hung up the phone, she heard the doorbell ring. It

breakfast with a beaming smile on his face. “Baby, I brought you breakfast.”

best.” Monica planted a kiss on his cheek as she took