The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 18

Anastasia was looking anything but thrilled, and she was beginning to regret attending this little reunion of her classmates.

Demi hung up the call and handed Anastasia's phone back to her with a teasing smirk. "You don't mind me using your phone, right, Anastasia?"

She turned to the others and announced, "The man of the hour is on his way. We're all classmates here, so what if he's just a regular employee? Anyone who lands a job at Elysian Technologies must have something going for them. Don't you dare be tacky when he shows up."

Everyone had their own thoughts. In today's society, academic qualifications didn’t say everything. Even if you made it into a big company, you were still working for someone else, weren't you?

Cason had been quiet all along. He was curious about the man who'd taken Anastasia from him. Having his love snatched away by a regular employee left a bitter taste in his mouth.

Anastasia was in a tough spot. With Ms. Sherry present, she couldn't just up and leave.

Seeing her dilemma, Ms. Sherry gently advised with a smile, "Anastasia, when it comes to choosing a partner, character is what matters most, along with compatibility. The best choice is someone who suits you."

"Uh-huh," Anastasia responded. She didn't care whether Herman was wealthy or not, but she couldn't help feeling anxious about what would happen when he arrived. Cason's presence aside, her classmates had a knack for snide remarks, and she didn't want Herman to be the butt of their jokes.

Monica leaned over and whispered to Anastasia, "Let's make up an excuse and get out of here, shall we?"

The reunion was like a mirror, reflecting various aspects of society. People fawned over those who were doing well, while those who weren't were shunned and ridiculed. That's just how it went.

Anastasia shook her head. Now that Ms. Sherry had spoken, all she could do was tough it out. She made a small excuse. "I need to use the restroom."

Someone joked, "There's a restroom right in this suite, Anastasia. Don't you dare make a run for it."

With a frown, Anastasia headed for the restroom and immediately rang Herman back.

He answered promptly. "Anastasia, what's up?"

"Where are you now?" she asked.

"On my way to Le Manoir Prestige," Herman's voice drifted from the other end of the call. "I should be there in about ten minutes."

Anastasia quickly said, "We're about to wrap things up here. You don't need to come. Monica will give me a lift home later. It was just a prank by the others, don't take it to heart."

"No worries, I'll swing by and pick you up on my way." Herman reassured her with a chuckle, "Don't stress about it."

He could guess what might have been happening at the reunion, even without being there. If he didn't show up, Anastasia might have felt awkward.

Hearing his gentle voice, his reassurance truly put Anastasia at ease. "Drive carefully," she said.

"Will do."