The Bound Between Us

Chapter 570

Anastasia was the gold standard in Monica's world, and Jason was starting to see why.

"So, I heard you played matchmaker for Anastasia and Herman. Is that true?"

"Kind of," Monica chuckled. "It was about timing too. Ana's been through enough; she deserves some happiness. Jason, you have to keep an eye on Julie. We can't let her ruin the wedding." "Don't worry, I got this."

As they chatted, Monica heard noises from outside. The office overlooked the training ground, where the soldiers often did their drills.

The sound was invigorating.

Monica couldn't help but rush to the window, practically drooling.

Each one shirtless, muscles glistening in the sun-it was enough to make anyone's mouth water.

"Damn, no wonder I can't find a boyfriend-they're all serving the country. So hot, so cool, young and strong... they're like the finest specimens of humanity," Monica mumbled to herself. Jason, dryly: "Wipe your drool."

Monica, without thinking, wiped her mouth, only to realize she'd been caught: "What, are you jealous I'm checking out the eye candy?"

Jason retorted, "Those are the nation's pride and joy. Don't objectify them."

a number, will you? I've helped you out enough times. How about the hunk in the front row?" Following her gaze to the training ground, Jason scoffed, "You've got good eyes-that's

the second one? He's pretty handsome too. I guess I can

"That one..."

"Don't

"He's not," Jason conceded.

in it, Jason added, "He's

first. Good men are

fixed her with a stare:

her slip, Monica quickly covered with a smile: "I mean... the

have some restraint, not ogle

women aren't supposed to look at men,

came Alisa's gentle voice from the

and Jason turned to see Alisa holding a

Heard you've been working hard on a case, thought you could use

homemaker, always soft-spoken, a whiz in the kitchen-she was what

politely offered some to Monica as

declined, not wanting to intrude on