The Bound Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 125

Chapter 125 

“Same old.” Anastasia replied with a smirk, her words dripping with insincerity. She’d grown tired of Demi at their previous school reunion. 

Demi, smiling a closed lip smile, said subtly, “You’re too modest.” 

She walked up to Anastasia, her eyes falling on her belly, and hinted, “Watch out, you might end up with blood on your hands.” 

Anastasia’s face turned sour. “I have no idea what you’re talking about” 

What did she mean? Blood on her hands? 

Demi replied with a sarcastic tone, “Well, I certainly can’t compete with your luck. A woman like you snagging a husband like Herman, it’s just not fair. Don’t pretend, the truth always comes out” 

A woman who once had a messy private life and dropped out of school due to a pregnancy bagged the most influential man in Riverdale. This kind of luck was both admirable and envy-inducing 

Demis ambiguous words confused Anastasia. Not wanting to argue, she bypassed Demi and headed for the exit. Deini’s voice echoed from behind, “The higher you climb, the harder you fall, Anastasia. I’ll be waiting.” 

Anastasia had Hermans backing, so Demi didn’t dare to really harm her. She could only vent through words. 

Anastasia truly didn’t understand what Demi meant. She’d never been on a high pedestal, how could she fall? 

Demi’s words didn’t bother Anastasia much. It was just a minor hiccup. Seeing Herman waiting for her at the door, she put Demi at the back of her mind. 

At the hospital. 

It was 10 pm, Demi visited Cason, “Had client meetings today, bit hectic. Sorry I’m late. How’s your recovery?” 

Cason glanced at Demi’s clothes, “You werent wearing this this morning” 

He’d seen on social media that Demi was wearing a white dress in the morning, but now, she was in pants. 

“Well, I spilled something on it, had to change. Demi attempted to change the subject, “By the way, you mentioned Anastasia had a child before. What do you think would happen if Herman found out?” 

Cason said grimly. “Don’t meddle in this. I have my own plan.” 

Despite Monica telling Cason the whole story, and Cason initially felt sorry for Anastasia, considering her past and how he was wronged by Herman, he hadn’t given up his plan. 

He was in debt of 80 million. Herman was Cason’s last straw. He had to get Herman to pay off the debt. 

Anastasia was his bargaining chip. 

Demi said, “Just curious, you’ll be discharged in half a month, what about your creditors.” 

Cason cut her off coldly, ‘I told you, it’s none of your business.” 

Demi kept her mouth shut. 

In the following days, Anastasia and Herman’s relationship grew stronger Katelyn, who once helped tidy up their room, found out they’d started sharing a bed and couldn’t help but giggle. Looked like she might get a grandchild soon. 

Katelyn shared the good news with the Salstrom family at the Salstrom Manor, even Feiman was pleased. 

Anastasia successfully completed Everlee’s project, her status within the company rose, and her colleagues’ attitude towards her changed significantly 

Selena had always been critical of Anastasia. Selena’s creativity hit a dead end and she couldn’t produce new designs. When she passed Anastasia’s desk, she noticed a few design drafts that caught her attention. 

Although Anastasia didn’t have a professional background, she was incredibly talented and innovative in jewelry design. The casual drafts on her desk made Selena both admire and envy. Selena was highly competitive, as the chief designer, she wouldn’t let anyone surpass her 

Seeing no one around during lunchtime when the design department staff was in the cafeteria, Selena carefully memorized the drafts before silently returning to her own office. 

Anastasia had already had lunch and was on the phone with Herman. 

Herman had to go on a business trip for a few days. 

Anastasia’s mood took a turn for the worse but she didn’t show it. Habits can be scary. She’d gotten used to having Herman by her side every day. The thought of him being away for a few days made her feel empty. 

Anastasia refurned to the office with Lauren, who had overheard Anastasia’s phone conversation with Herman. Seeing her upset, Lauren jokingly said, “You can’t bear to be apart from him, can you? You seem like you really want to be by his side all the time.” 

“No.” Anastasia blushed. As they stepped out of the elevator, they bumped into a man carrying a ladder from the fire exit. 

A colleague coming out of the secretary’s office told the man, “Harmon, there’s a light out in the computer room. Can you fix it?” 

Hearing the name Harmon, Anastasia momentarily thought someone was calling Herman. The names Harmon and Herman sounded very similar. 

Anastasia took a second look at the man. He seemed sincere, around thirty, and a bit chunky 

‘Sure.” Harmon replied and headed for the computer room with his ladder. 

Lauren curiously asked the secretary’s office colleague, is he also an employee here? He seemed a bit slow! 

The colleague from the secretary department replied, “He was originally a security guard at the company. But since he’s handy with fixing appliances, we