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?”

thinking of asking you to lunch, but I

to have Anastasia

which, how much did Herman bribe you to keep his secret, even from

are you talking

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

her secret was out, Monica laughed 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 if Herman was serious or just messing around? But now that

annoyed, Anastasia retorted, “We’re best

incredibly lucky. You managed to snag the CEO of Elysian Technologies. My guy, even if I

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

of million on him. Anastasia was worried Monica was being taken for a ride.

chuckled. “I’m too smart to be conned.

phone, she heard the doorbell ring. It must be Trevor from next door,

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

planted a kiss on his cheek as