The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 759

Southridge Estates.

It was ten in the morning, and Liana was busy teaching little Pattie in the cozy room. Anastasia had arranged for a whole team of tutors for her daughter. Liana was there in the mornings for sign language, painting, and English. In the afternoons, a math tutor and an etiquette coach would arrive to cover their specialties. If Pattie showed even the slightest interest in something, Anastasia would find a teacher to come to the house and nurture it.

Pattie was a special child, and Anastasia wanted to protect her from any prejudice she might face outside. This was her way of ensuring her daughter's happiness and safety.

Standing at the doorway, Anastasia peeked in. Pattie noticed her and waved with a bright smile. Anastasia returned the smile but didn’t interrupt the lesson. She lingered at the door for a moment before heading downstairs.

Just then, Tavon strolled in from outside. Anastasia was surprised, “Dad, when did you get here?”

She hadn’t realized Tavon had arrived.

“Got in yesterday,” Tavon replied with a grin. “I didn’t get a chance to let you know. Your mom said you were busy. I was planning to swing by the office to see you, Ana. You haven’t let me down. I hear you’re running Elysian Technologies like a well-oiled machine. I always knew you had a knack for it.”

Tavon was genuinely pleased. His daughter was doing so well; it was something to be proud of.

“I was heading to the office, just stopped by to check on Pattie,” Anastasia explained.

“That kid’s smart,” Tavon remarked with a touch of pride. “Ana, you’ve lost weight.”

Not just weight, her gaze had become more determined.

You could tell a lot about a person’s transformation from their expression and eyes.

Back when Herman was around, Anastasia’s eyes were gentle, her face constantly lit with a smile. Now, she was like a polished icicle—resolute and distant.

Anastasia merely tugged at the corners of her mouth, saying, “Dad, I need to get to the office.”

“Go on, then. Don’t let me keep you,” Tavon acknowledged, aware of what was pressing.

And so, Anastasia was gently “kicked” out of the kitchen and into the living room to sip tea and chat with Tavon.

Tavon was also a veteran of the business world, and Anastasia took the opportunity to pick his brain.

Sipping on her chamomile tea, Anastasia spoke, “Dad, I’ve noticed Morton Group’s market value has been climbing rapidly. They seem to have shifted their strategy, not focusing solely on social media anymore, but venturing into renewable energy. That’s a sector they’ve never touched before. What do you think prompted Sean and Sandy to dive into renewables?”

Herman had always been a proponent of clean energy, something Anastasia had often heard him talk about. With climate change, the explosion of cars, and rising air pollution, savvy entrepreneurs were starting to invest in renewable energy development.

Herman had even set up a team dedicated to researching this area.

Anastasia was curious about why Sandy was interested in it, knowing Morton Group’s strengths and Sandy’s personality didn’t naturally lean towards renewable energy.

Tavon frowned slightly, “I’ve heard about it. Those two are just messing around. They’re clueless about renewables. I got a little info from Sean; apparently, Sandy’s got some ‘expert’ advising her. Don’t know who it is, just that it’s a man. My guess? Sandy’s probably just smitten.”