Chapter 78
Anastasia kept her mouth shut, then forced herself to keep calm. âI got so hammered last night that I cant remember a thing. What happened?â
Anastasia feigned confusion.
Herman chuckled lightly squeezed her hand, and said regretfully, âWhat a pityâ
Anastasia struggled to find a response
As they reached the car, Herman opened the door for her, âWeâre running late.â
Anastasia started to panic
âLetâs hurry then, my boss is a real dragon lady if Iâm late, sheâs gonna chew me out.â
Herman started the car and asked casually following her complaint. âDoes Selena treat you badly?â
Realizing she had misspoken, Anastasia quickly denied it, âNo, not at all. Iâm just a newbie, and thereâs a lot I donât understand. Sheâs just guiding me, everyone at the company is super niceâ
She always chose to share the good news and keep the bad news to herself
How could Herman not know what was going on with Anastasia at work?
Victor, the branch manager who was planted at her side to keep an eye on things for him, had also informed him about the argument between Anastasia and Selena yesterday
Herman didnt intervene because the timing wasnât right and overprotecting Anastasia might do more harm than good.
Besides, Anastasias performance didnât disappoint him.
âThatâs good Herman said. âIf you ever feel wronged or need any help, come and tell me. Iâll sort it out for you?
Anastasia blushed as she remembered how she was acting all cute and clingy to Herman last night, âOkayâ
With Hermans reassurance, Anastasia felt very secure.
As the car moved on, Anastasia lamented. We really only need one car. The last car we bought was a bit of a waste. Parking fees, insurance, it all adds Up.â
Since Herman had been driving her to and from work, the new car had just been sitting there, wasted.
âI might have to go on a business trip soon. You can drive to work by yoursell then I have a dinner appointment tonight as well, so I might not be able to pick you up You might have to catch a cab home.â
âHow many days will you be gone? Where are you going? When will you be back?â Anastasia asked without thinking.
It sounded like a wife questioning her husbandâs whereabouts.
Herman laughed, âI just said maybe. If I need to go, let you know in advance and keep you in the loop.â
1 was just askingâ
Anastasia looked away. She felt a bit embarrassed and fell silent.
They arrived at her office just in time; Anastasia didnât bother to say goodbye to Herman and hurried into the office building
She managed to clock in at the last few seconds
Hermanâs car stayed parked below, he was not in a rush to leave. He ordered breakfast for Anastasia before finally leaving
Elysian Technologies.
Flynn, driving his newly bought Ferrari, bumped into Herman at the parking lot entrance.
At first, Flynn didnât recognize him until he saw the license plate.
It was his brother who always played poor.
The two brothers drove their cars into the underground garage. After parking. Flynn got out of the car and jokingly asked, âBro, how does it feel to drive a Chevy?â
Herman tossed his car keys to Flynn, âWhy donât you give it a try?â
Flynn caught the keys reflexively, laughing. If I drive this car, I wonât be able to pick up any girls. Not every girl is like your wife, who doesnât care about wealth.â
Herman didnât respond and headed to the private elevator.
Flynn cheerfully followed, âNow that you drive a Chevy every day, the Rolls Royce at home is sitting idle. How about lending it to me for a few days?â
Herman flatly refused. âNeither my car nor my wife are for lending.â
âHerman, you have so many cars in your garage, you wouldnât miss one.â
Herman stood his ground
Flynn changed his strategy saying mysteriously. âMam called me last night; thereâs news. Wanna know?â
âNoâpeedâ Herman said, âSheâs planning my wedding with Anastasiaâ
Flynn apked at Herman in surprise, âHow did you know? She said it was a secret.â
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Herman glanced at Flynn. His look seemed to say, what secrets could there be in a family?
Flynn sighed in disappointment, âYouâre so dull, Herman. No wonder you havenât conquered your wife yetâ
Herman raised an eyebrow, âHow do you know I havent?â
After hearing this, Flynn looked at him in surprise, âCould it be⦠you ve already succeeded?â