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."

"Jason, be a dear and get me 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

He's pretty handsome too. I guess I can settle for second

"That one..."

him off: "Don't tell me he's taken

"He's not," Jason conceded.

it, Jason added, "He's engaged. Wedding's next month-I've got the

up first. Good men are in high

with

covered with a smile: "I mean... the crème de

huffed, "A lady should have some

women aren't supposed to look at men, then what?"

came Alisa's gentle voice from the

turned to see Alisa

you some chicken soup. Heard you've been working hard on a case, thought you could use a little nourishment." Alisa opened the thermos and served Jason

in the kitchen-she was

offered some to Monica as well, "Monica, have some if

Monica declined, not wanting to intrude on what