Chapter 216


    Chapter 216


    Though Herman’s tone was frosty, it had amanding undertone. Monica was unable to resist and


    had no choice but to send Herman the address.


    Forty minutester, the doorbell rang.


    Herman appeared at the door, asking, “Where’s Anastasia?”


    “She’s asleep in her room. You think I’d whisk Anastasia away or somehow negatively influence her?


    You’re wound up tight.” Monica was somewhat scared of Herman.


    Herman stepped into the room and rxed a bit when he saw that Anastasia was sound asleep.


    Softly exiting the room, Herman remarked, “She’s been a bit off today. You’re her best friend. You need


    tofort her. Otherwise, she might get all twisted up.”


    Monica eyed Herman, his words giving her the impression that he knew something.


    “You seem to know Anastasia quite well.” Monica said with augh, “Don’t worry. Anastasia and I are


    tight. Her problems are my problems. She’s probably just upset about Salma getting injured, nothing


    else.”


    Monica said this to prevent Herman from getting suspicious.


    Herman naturally didn’t believe Monica’s words, but chose not to press the matter.


    “It’ste and Anastasia’s asleep. If you’re worried, I can give you the master bedroom.” Monica said.


    “Sure, thanks.” Herman epted without hesitation.


    Monica was just being polite, but Herman actually took her up on the offer.


    Monica nced at Herman’s chiseled features and cautiously asked, “Herman, when are you going to


    hold a wedding with Anastasia? Every girl dreams of wearing a wedding dress. You can’t just get


    married on paper without a ceremony.”


    If someone else had asked this question, Herman might not have answered, but Monica was


    Anastasia’s bestie, so it was a different story. Herman could tell that Monica genuinely cared for


    Anastasia.


    “I had nned to propose to Anastasia on her birthday, but after her ident, that n got dyed.”


    Herman said, his voice tinged with regret, “I’ll pick another day to throw a grand wedding for Anastasia.


    My woman deserves a wedding, doesn’t she?”


    “Your words put me at ease.” Monica said, smiling as she watched Herman’s affectionate demeanor.


    She decided to make a cup of coffee for him, “I’m looking forward to your wedding. And remember, you


    better not bully Anastasia. Otherwise, I won’t let you off the hook, even if you are…”


    Realizing that she almost spilled the beans, Monica quickly corrected herself, “Even if you are the most


    handsome man, I won’t show mercy.”


    Herman smiled and said, “You must’ve figured out my identity after that incident at Blissful Beat. You’ve


    been keeping it from Anastasia because you know her personality. Monica, Anastasia is really lucky to


    have a friend like you. Your friendship is truly enviable.”


    Monica, emboldened by Herman’s honesty, no longer hid the truth, “If I had known earlier that you


    already knew I had,discovered your secret, I wouldn’t have held back. Indeed, I found out that you’re


    the CEO of Elysian Technologies after seeing you at Blissful Beat. At first, I thought you were just


    fooling around with Anastasia. I was worried that Anastasia wouldn’t be able to bear the pain of


    deception, so I’ve been observing you from the shadows.”


    Herman smiled and said, “It seems I’ve passed your test.”


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    Monicaughed awkwardly, quickly shifting to ttery, “Mr. Salstrom, you’re definitely the definition of a


    perfect husband. There’s no other man as devoted and loving as you in this world. Anastasia is really


    lucky.”


    Herman simply smiled and didn’tment.


    Curious, Monica asked, “Mr. Salstrom, can you tell me why you chose Anastasia? Was it love at first


    sight?”


    Herman replied enigmatically, “It’s all about fate.”


    Though fate yed a part, Herman believed that love at first sight was also a factor.