The Bound Between Us

Chapter 209

Anastasia looked towards the entrance and saw Herman, who had somehow already arrived, strolled over to her. He naturally stood by her side as if to protect her, casually taking her hand in his.

The warmth of his palm warmed Anastasia’s heart.

“How did you get here so fast?” Anastasia asked.

During his negotiation with Tavon, Herman had sent a text to Anastasia, who simply sent him the address. In just half an hour, he had arrived.

“I always rush when it comes to picking you up, let’s go home,” Herman said gently.

“Okay.” Anastasia smiled.

Tavon eyed Herman, feeling a sense of familiarity but couldn’t place where he’d seen him before.

Seeing Anastasia about to leave, Tavon pleaded, “Ana, I hope you reconsider. Sandy is your sister, you can’t just ignore this, I’m begging

you.”

Tavon bowed

just squeezed Herman’s hand tightly, and the two left the cafe,

helping her in. Tavon stood

long, Ashley walked in and asked, “Did that girl

head. “She’s stubborn and won’t

the list on the table and recalling Anastasia’s words and actions from the moment she stepped into the car to the cafe, Tavon couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride. “What a girl! Clear–minded, decisive, knows what to

were a boy, he could have groomed her to take over

background check on the girl; she just works at a jewelry company. How much can she earn?” Ashley scoffed. “I heard she married a nobody, and that man I saw earlier,

Tavon said, “We need to be gentle; we can’t force her.

takes, threats or bribes, we need

earlier? Does he remind you of anyone?”

“Who?”

I feel

foul mood. Thinking about Tavon’s words,

the silence. “What did

Anastasia turned to look at him. “Did Ms. Katelyn tell