The Bound Between Us

Chapter 716

Chapter 716

"Ms. Salstrom!" Joey stammered, his face going pale. He slapped himself lightly, trying to regain composure. "I didn't recognize you, Ms. Salstrom. My apologies." Blake, who'd learned his lesson the hard way, remembered the time he ended up with a broken rib. In any crowd, people prey on the weak and avoid the strong. Herman wasn't just the richest guy in town; his influence and iron-fisted reputation were legendary. Nobody dared mess with Herman's wife.

Everyone knew Herman doted on his wife, Anastasia. Messing with her was like asking for trouble.

Daria, recognizing Anastasia, clung to her like a lifeline. "Mrs. Salstrom, please, help me. I need your help."

If Anastasia didn't step in, Joey would have pummeled her.

Anastasia looked at the battered Daria with sympathy and turned to Joey. "I'm taking her with me. Any objections?"

Joey grinned, "No objections, Ms. Salstrom. Whatever you say goes."

Anastasia wanted to avoid causing a scene; she didn't need to end up in the tabloids again. A socialite in a nightclub would stir up gossip.

the hospital to get her

keeping Daria overnight for observation, but

couldn't afford it. She figured a few days' rest at home would do

of Melinda's struggles. "Your health is the most important thing," she said. "Money can always be earned back. I'll cover your medical bills and hospital stay, so just focus

heart ache. "Daria's your stage name,

Daria answered honestly, "Melody."

huh?" Anastasia mused. "Have you

to this line of work and can't imagine doing anything else. Once I've saved enough, I'll go

money

a loss for words. Part of her wanted to

realized their

"How much

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