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."

he shot back, eyes

to reply, then realized-Herman's "now" wasn't the calendar kind. He was talking about

say, another passionate round followed. Anastasia had to admit, Herman's energy was endless. He seemed determined to make sure she'd

addicted to every little thing about her-her smile, her frown, those eyes, those

the world offered someone "better," he'd still

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

from her younger siblings, found Salma. “Grandma, where's Mom?

Why don't you take your brother and sister downstairs

"It's already morning. What's Mom so busy with in

subject. "Hey,

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

Tavon was glued to Salma's side,

back and save the Morton Group. The company was teetering on the

the old workaholic Tavon didn't care anymore-if the Morton

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

eat well, just get a little exercise first—you'll

obviously

him a look. "Can you be serious

put on his most innocent face. "I thought I was

her soup and stood up. "I'm heading out. Find something to do this afternoon,