The Bound Between Us

Chapter 487

Monica's words sent a chill down Anastasia's spine.

A woman's concern for a man meant something significant, and as a woman herself, Anastasia couldn't ignore the implications. Still, it felt surreal to her.

Shaking her head, Anastasia said, "Maybe she's just worried that if anything actually happened to Herman, the Salstroms would come after me."

Monica pondered for a moment, then said, "Could be. She and Joey aren't divorced yet, right? She's in her thirties, on her second marriage. There might be plenty of guys interested, but finding someone who truly wants to put a ring on it? That's a rare breed. And Herman was your man-well, ex-husband now. You don't graze in your own backyard. That's what puzzles me."

"Mhm," Anastasia agreed, giving Gianna an excuse, though her mind was still plagued with doubts.

She had pondered this before, recalling when Gianna had jokingly suggested she let Herman go. Anastasia had suspected that Gianna might have had other feelings for him. But seeing no particular interactions between Gianna and Herman, and their behavior remaining strictly platonic, she had brushed the thoughts aside.

Monica, the sense of camaraderie was palpable. Exhausted from the day's events, Monica hit the sack as soon as they arrived

The next morning.

by voices in the living

support, Tavon was feeling the pinch as investors began to bail, causing a stir for Morton Group. "Did Ana really not take anything? Is it truly

the way they are, how could they possibly go on? The divorce is for the best. Now she's cut ties with the

Investors are pulling out at the news of Ana's divorce.

unmoved, "That's your problem. Ana and I are on our own now, without a big shot like the Salstroms to lean on. Don't bother trying

daughter too. Her marriage to Herman was advantageous for me, sure, but my concern for

sleepless. I heard Herman's awake now, which closes this chapter. What matters is Ana's well-being. I've been thinking you should come with me to Willowbrook. A change of scenery might do her good."

was always a chance for a comeback. Anastasia was still young. Who knew if in a few years, once this scandal had