The Bound Between Us

Chapter 936

What does a domineering CEO look like when he's in a playful mood?

Herman lifted his head from her chest and flashed a grin so dazzling it could melt steel. That smile alone made Anastasia's heart flutter.

She pinched his cheek, laughing. "People say beautiful women are trouble, but what about handsome men? Are you the dangerous kind too?"

Honestly, Herman was trouble—in the best way. She loved his loyalty, the way he stuck by her no matter what.

Good looks are one thing, but being devoted? That's the real deal. Who wouldn't fall for a man like that?

He caught her hand, gazing at her with a look that was all affection and mischief. "If I'm trouble, then you're stuck with me for a million years. Forever and ever, okay?"

She looked up, falling headlong into the warmth of his gaze, her eyes suddenly misty. "Okay! Forever and ever."

He chuckled, buried his head against her again, and playfully toppled her over. "But first, let's get down to business."

His wife was just too tempting-he really didn't care about "getting to work" right

now.

Anastasia couldn't help but laugh. "Just because you've had a vasectomy doesn't mean you get to misbehave all you want. We've got plenty of time, you know."

time," he shot back, eyes glinting. "I want right

"now" wasn't the calendar kind. He was talking about action,

round followed. Anastasia had to admit, Herman's energy was endless. He seemed determined to make sure she'd never forget him-every inch of her felt

so powerless around Anastasia. He was addicted to every little thing about

he'd still choose her.

had come by to let Anastasia know she was taking Cynthia hiking. But when she heard the ruckus from the bedroom, her

younger siblings, found Salma. “Grandma, where's Mom? She's not

the stairs. "Your mom's busy! Why don't you

What's Mom so busy with

then changed the subject. "Hey, want to

face lit up. "Yes! Wait for me, Grandma-I'll change into my

as always. Lately, Tavon was glued to Salma's side, always hunting for

hundred times, begging him to come back and save the Morton Group. The

anymore-if the Morton Group went down, so be it. He was

of bed close to noon. She was starving, and for once, she demolished two bowls of rice and a

"See? If you don't eat well, just get

by "exercise," he obviously meant the bedroom

"Can you

most innocent face.

stood up. "I'm heading out.