The Bound Between Us

Anastasia had a knack for knowing what Jarod liked and had everything set up just right. Eight gorgeous women, each with their own special allure: the elegant type, the girl-next-door, the gentle beauty, and the cold, mysterious one.

Jarod's eyes sparkled with satisfaction. "Ms. Anastasia, you certainly know how to cater to my tastes. But..."

"But what?" Anastasia wondered if she'd missed something.

Jarod leaned back on the couch, adjusting his glasses with a scholarly air. "After seeing someone like you, Ms. Anastasia, how could these ordinary beauties even compare?"

He glanced at Nelson and the PR women Anastasia had brought along, clearly wanting her to send them away.

"Ms. Anastasia, I'd like to discuss the South Bay project with you privately."

Anastasia hesitated, but Nelson chimed in, "Mr. Jarod, our lady here has just taken over the company. I'm more familiar with the South Bay Project..."

Nelson was worried for Anastasia, wanting to stay and protect her.

Jarod sneered, "What's this? Has Elysian Technologies really changed hands, letting a mere assistant call the shots?"

The words stung, and Anastasia sensed Jarod's irritation.

Anastasia said, signaling Nelson

Nelson was concerned. "Ma'am..."

Anastasia insisted with

out, leaving the large room

flicker of fear; Jarod's reputation as a womanizer

of me, why step into the business world? This is a man's game, and a beauty like you should be

in one go to muster some courage. The whiskey was bitter, but it gave

woman behind him. Now

was impressed, raising his own glass and finishing it off. "I've known many women, but I've never envied

women, many whose names he couldn't even remember. They were all after his wealth, easily appeased with designer bags and jewelry, and quick to jump into his bed. Such

me. Good

and how Elysian Technologies was now under Anastasia's name. He realized why

trusted Anastasia with everything,

Herman's love for Anastasia that made

down, pouring another drink, and raised his glass. "Anastasia,

could have the honor

Marrying a virtuous woman like you would surely