The Bound Between Us

Chapter 328

Having sent Julie off, Anastasia immersed herself in work. After a busy morning, she finally had a moment to call Monica over lunchtime.

Monica had been off the grid recently, not having been in touch for a few days, and Anastasia was concerned.

Anastasia dialed Monica’s number, and after a substantial wait, Monica finally picked up.

“Monica, where have you been? You’ve gone MIA? Haven’t heard from you in days.”

“Yeah, I’ve been in Los Angeles with my boyfriend for a few days, heading back tomorrow.” Monica’s voice was languid.

Sensing something amiss, Anastasia asked, “Still in bed?”

Monica, on the other end in her Los Angeles hotel, shook her head to wake up a bit. had too much to drink last night, and I’m really tired. Weren’t you in Willowbrook? Are you back?”

said. “I was actually thinking of asking you to lunch, but I guess that’s off the

mind for when I return, Monica couldn’t miss the chance to have Anastasia treat her to a meal, reminding her over the phone. “Don’t forget,

Herman bribe you to keep his secret, even from your best

ignorance. “What are you talking about?”

playing dumb. Herman confessed everything already. I had dinner at Salstrom

“Ana, I swear it was for your own good. I didn’t want you to freak out and file for divorce. Who knew if Herman was serious or just messing around?

“We’re best friends, and you didn’t

replied. “Ana, you’re incredibly lucky. You managed to snag the CEO of Elysian Technologies. My

warn Monica. “You need to stop spending money on him. It’s not right for

have spent at least a couple of million on him. Anastasia was worried Monica was being taken for

to be conned. He’s here now, gotta

she heard the doorbell

boyfriend Trevor stood at the entrance holding breakfast with a beaming smile on his face. “Baby, I