The Bound Between Us

Chapter 26

Anastasia was casually flipping through a fashion magazine when Monica came running up, all flustered.

“Anastasia, Anastasia! I just saw the CEO of Elysian Technologies!”

Monica was all jazzed up, practically buzzing with excitement

Anastasia, having married the CEO of Elysian Technologies, had essentially hit the jackpot. She was now part of the high society, the wife of a filthy rich family

Anastasia chuckled, “Monica, you’re going bonkers over this! You didn’t even freak out this much when you first saw Herman Is the CEO even more handsome than Herman?”

Monica took a seat, catching her breath with a sip of water. “Wait a sec, I need to chill out.” She was bursting with things to share but was too worried about saying something wrong. It was driving her nuts.

Seeing Anastasia’s nonchalant reaction, it seemed like she was clueless about Herman’s real identity. Why would Herman keep this from Anastasia?

Why did he marry Anastasia, a girl from an ordinary background, instead of someone from a big–shot family?

Monica was full of questions, and fearing Anastasia couldn’t handle the truth, she decided not to spill the beans just yet..

Monica’s weird expression, Anastasia became curious, “Spill it, what does the CEO

a good look, just saw his back.” Monica decided to keep quiet for now, she needed to figure

depression. What if the

off. “Then why

Technologies is a top dog. Just catching a glimpse of his back is enough to get anyone excited.” Monica tentatively asked, “By the way, Anastasia, how did you and Herman get hitched? Did you really meet on a

matchmaker said Herman had gone on many dates and

the CEO of Elysian

from Anastasia’s response, she seemed blissfully unaware of Herman’s real

his parents had passed away? That he

the dating site. Monica,

you two had such an incredible fate” Monica laughed it off, pretending it was nothing. “Anastasia, have you ever fantasized about marrying into a billionaire family

Monica was belittling Herman for

firmly said, “I never had such fantasies. After registering our marriage, I was prepared to live my life with Herman. As long as he treats me well, I don’t care whether he’s poor or rich. Besides, it’s

frequent stories online of daughters–in–law from wealthy

who married into a wealthy family. She was forced to wake up at six

a marriage was truly heartbreaking.

She said, “Ana, you’re right. You’ve snagged a real catch with such a handsome husband, haven’t

was just toying with Anastasia, planning to dump her after having his fun. Why else would he keep Anastasia in the dark, saying he lived