The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 19

R&D was the company's key department, and the staff weren't usually out and about. Herman didn't call out Cason's bull when Cason fibbed to protect his dignity because he was not even fit to be Herman's rival.

Cason felt like he was punching cotton, his efforts fruitless. Seeing the couple standing together in perfect harmony made him feel all sorts of unease. "I don't really know about the R&D department," Cason said, forcing a smile, then continued to probe, "Are you the head of the department?"

"Nope," Herman replied coolly, making Cason seem petty in comparison.

If he was not the boss, then he must’ve been a grunt. Everyone exchanged looks, their suspicions confirmed. Anastasia's hubby didn't seem too hot. Just a regular Joe, not on their level at all, just a pretty face.

The round table was full, with twenty people in the seats. There was no room for one more. Cason, the party planner, didn't ask for an extra chair when Herman arrived. It was clear Cason was trying to make Herman feel awkward, the old flame meeting the new. No one was going to risk upsetting the successful, up-and-coming lawyer Cason for a regular company worker.

Seeing Herman being sidelined, Anastasia was upset and angry. She grabbed his hand and said blankly to everyone, "My husband's here to pick me up, so we're heading out. We don't share the same values, so there's no need for us to mingle. Maybe we won't see each other again."

The room fell silent.

They disrespected Anastasia, and she returned the favor. She had already been uncomfortable when Demi snatched her phone, and now she exploded. Herman felt her protection, a hint of warmth in his eyes. This girl was always taking his side.

Anastasia said, and then she said to her teacher, "Ms. Sherry, I'm sorry today. I will find another time to visit you."

Ms. Sherry noticed something was wrong and smiled, saying, "Take care on the way."

Seeing Anastasia about to leave, Cason quickly said, "I have a car, I'll give you a ride."

Herman declined, "No need, I drove here."

He didn't care about the attitudes of these people, but Anastasia clearly didn't like them either, so there was no need to argue with them.

"Then I'll drop you off at the entrance," Cason insisted, "I also have something to do, so I can go along with you."

Cason's reaction displeased Anastasia. After not seeing each other for many years, she felt that the Cason in front of her had become somewhat unfamiliar and forceful.

Demi smiled and said, "I'll walk with you too, Cason, give me a ride."

Cason called the waiter, paid the bill, and then reluctantly walked with Anastasia and the others.

Herman parked the car in the open parking lot and walked towards it with Anastasia. The headlights of a Maybach turned on nearby. Cason approached from behind, opened the door of the Maybach, seemingly showing off, and looked at Anastasia, saying, "Anastasia, let me drive you."

Anastasia fully understood Cason's intentions who deliberately flaunted the million-dollar luxury car he owned.