The Bound Between Us

Chapter 175

Herman was in a good mood, which lightened up the meeting atmosphere, making it less stuffy and serious. Heck, the meeting even ended early.

Everyone wished Mr. Salstrom could be happy-go-lucky every day so they wouldn’t have to walk on eggshells around him. Of course, they also wished Mrs. Salstrom and Mr. Salstrom were lovey-dovey. If they were good, life as their subordinates would be a piece of

cake.

Back in his office. Herman told Nelson, “Give Victor from Elysian Technologies’ jewelry company a pay bump. If he doesn’t screw up. bring him back to headquarters by year-end.”

Nelson got the hint. “Gotcha, Mr. Salstrom. I know what to do.”

Seemed like if you wanted a raise, you’d have to butter up Mrs. Salstrom.

Once Nelson stepped out, Flynn, lounging on the couch, said to Herman, “Victor’s a smart cookie. Herman, I could use some extra dough too. Maybe I can put on a better show in front of Mrs. Salstrom next time

Herman replied, “I don’t have any spare change for you, but I can hook you up with a girlfriend. Interested? My wife mentioned this morning she wanted to introduce you to Lauren from Mill’s Seasoning.”

Flynn shook his head. “Nah, she’s not my type. Too fierce, zero charm. She goes gaga over any guy with a decent body. Count me out”

Herman gave Flynn a once-over. ‘With your scrawny figure, Lauren might not want you either.”

Flynn stood up and lifted his shirt. “I may not have a six-pack, but I’ve got at least four. What’s wrong with that? Want proof?”

turned away dismissively. “I’m not into guys.

pulled up his shirt,

Herman was speechless.

Salma, Monica, seeing the news, was also happy for her. They decided to go out

drove to Monica’s beauty salon.

Monica, she saw Monica and her young

kissed Monica on the cheek, then walked over to a nearby BMW, blowing Monica

Anastasia felt a bit nauseous.

Monica’s boyfriend left, Anastasia honked the horn to get Monica’s attention. Monica

just saw her boyfriend drive off in Monica’s

we eat? My treat.”

a raise. We should

laughed. “If all it takes is BBQ

got a promotion and a raise. Did he do

texted him. His money is my money, so if he spent money to celebrate, I’d

Anastasia was always clear about money with Herman. Even spending a penny more made her anxious. But now, she

trying to save money for your husband. He has plenty, you don’t need to save for him.”

always brings me something when he’s on a business trip,” Anastasia said, lost in her happy bubble. “Life needs a bit of romance, but it also needs to be

had a buffet-style BBQ with a wide variety. They

you and your