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 fell 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. “T’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.
“No need,” Anastasia said while looking at Herman, “Let’s go home.”
“We’re going home, Anastasia said, looking at Herman,
Herman cracked a smile, choosing to ignore Cason’s existence, and opened the car door. “Let’s head home.”
Watching Anastasia get into a regular Chevy, Cason’s face turned sour Herman drove off, leaving Cason with a dark expression. Unable to control his emotions, he kicked the tire. Demi, who followed him out, saw this and laughed. “Anastasia’s husband seems like a good guy, he treats her well, they’re a good match.”
Cason sneered, “A poor guy driving a Chevy, how can he make Anastasia happy?”
Hearing this tone, Demi knew Cason wouldn’t let it go, he hadn’t given up. Demi said, “You and Anastasia have been apart for years, you’re not getting back to where you left off. Maybe she likes a peaceful life.”
Cason looked in the direction Anastasia had gone and said unwillingly, “Everything depends on the person.”
Demi said in shock, “Cason, Anastasia is already married…
“That guy, he’s not good enough for her.”
On the way horpe, Anastasia kept stealing glances at Herman. Herman’s face was expressionless, not showing any emotion Anastasia hesitated and said, “I’m really sorry, are you mad?”
“No,” Herman’shook his head with a smile.
“Really?” Anastasia said. “My classmates tried to embarrass you earlier, I thought you’d be mad. I’m really sorry, please don’t take it to heart. If you’re angry, you can vent at me”
Herman was amused by her carefulness. “I really am not, and I didn’t take it to heart. I was actually quite happy”
Cason and the others were not worth Hermans attention.
Anastasia asked in surprise, “Happy?”
Herman smiled and said, “The way you defended me, you were quite fierce. I didn’t expect you to have such a temper
Anastasia was a little embarrassed and laughed awkwardly. “I’m usually very peaceful, I never argue with people”
She wondered, would Herman think she was a shrew?
Herman glanced at her and suddenly asked. That guy from before, was he your ex–boyfriend?”
