The Bound Between Us

Chapter 316

Ashley was filled with regret. “I was just anxious and worried that if I entrusted this task to someone else, it might not be done well, so I took matters into my own hands,” Ashley admitted in a rush. “Tavon, what do we do now? You have to think of something.”

Ashley was scared, and he knew it.

Tavon was aware of Ashley’s plot against Anastasia, but he hadn’t expected such a foolish tactic.

“Anastasia hasn’t taken any action so far, and the police haven’t shown up yet. It means she hasn’t reported anything, so there’s still a chance to turn this situation around,”

Tavon analyzed. “Even if you hand over the evidence to the authorities, the Morton family’s influence would protect you. Plus, Anastasia shares our blood. No matter what, she’s family. She wouldn’t turn you into the police. However, this does mean she now has leverage over you.”

Ashley let out a sigh of relief at the thought that Anastasia might not report her to the police. But soon after, she snapped bitterly, “That cunning girl, she wouldn’t be thinking of blackmailing us, would she?”

“That’s not entirely impossible.” Tavon replied, puffing on his cigar. “Anastasia is very cunning. Your failure today proves she’s been suspicious of us and has been on guard. Smart girl.”

“You’re even praising her now,” Ashley seethed. “I knew that conniving girl wasn’t as simple as she seemed. She dreams of getting a third of the Morton family fortune. In her dreams.”

to Sandy have vanished,” Tavon mused. “We’ll have to come up with another plan.”

waiting for so long, and we still haven’t found a suitable bone marrow match. Do you actually expect to use our son’s bone marrow to save Sandy? That’s absolutely

is my only son. I wouldn’t risk his health to

was undoubtedly more important. Only a son would be able to carry on the

was at a loss. “What do we do now? We can’t

not over yet,” Tavon said, puffing on his cigar. “If only Anastasia were a son. I’d seriously consider accepting her into the family.”

cunning. She was indeed so much

child, but his abilities were just average. He wasn’t cut out for business. However, if the company had Anastasia’s assistance, that changed everything. The company would remain in the Morton family, and Anastasia could work for

outsiders.

her? Tavon, we built this family together. You cannot accept that cunning

Anastasia has reported us” Tavon said, placating

idea of accepting Anastasia into the family. Sandy was weak, Sean was mediocre, but Anastasia was smart and resourceful, the perfect material for business. Tavon puffed on his cigar, contemplating how to tame Anastasia, make her accept him as her father, and work for the Morton

Sandy’s illness, Tavon was more concerned about the growth of the Morton family’s business. Besides, Anastasia was beautiful, and beauty was a woman’s best weapon, making work more efficient. Tavon thought it