Chapter 358

Herman didn’t show a bit of interest in Julie, and Grannie Anita noticed. It seemed like it would take some effort to play matchmaker between the two.

“Since you’re too busy to hang out with me, Herman. I have to ask Julie to accompany me shopping. What’s so fun about playing cards anyway?” Grannie Anita chided, “And you, Herman, why don’t you greet Julie properly? You two practically grew up together.”

Only then did Herman glance at Julie. For Grannie Anita’s sake, he managed to say, “Ms. Brown.”

The formality of his greeting hung awkwardly in the air.

Grannie Anita nudged Herman. “What’s with the ‘Ms. Brown’? You two are close enough to be on first-name terms.”

Herman remained unmoved.

Julie, sensing the awkwardness, tried to break the tension. “Herman, what would you like to drink?”

Without waiting for Julie’s help, he signaled to the waiter. “A latte, please.”

“Certainly, sir,” the waiter replied, promptly leaving to prepare the order.

conversation. “Julie, I remember you once wore a beautiful white dress when you visited us. You looked

“Grannie, I never said that.”

young to remember, but I kept it in my mind,” Grannie Anita replied, laughing. “I thought to myself.

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

right? This is just perfect.” Grannie Anita teased. “If it weren’t for Anastasia’s sudden appearing, you’d already be my granddaughter-in-law.” The disdain for Anastasia was evident in

argue, knowing it would be pointless.

the two some space. “Herman,

grew tense. Julie glanced at Herman out of the corner of her eye. Noting his

her with his cold voice, “Ms. Brown, it seems you’ve forgotten

Julie corrected herself quickly, trying to mask her embarrassment. “I didn’t expect Grannie to say such things. I didn’t mean to imply

leave a good impression on Herman, not wanting him to think

with his icy tone. “And let me warn you. Stop scheming behind my back. Sending anonymous information to Salstrom Manor, paying Kitty to

accusation startled Julie, who quickly denied, “Mr. Salstrom,

Herman retorted, showing no mercy. “If Ms. Brown continues to meddle, don’t blame me for

She’s a woman who had a

your delusions. I’ve never had any

to be so cruel? We’re childhood friends. Our families have known each other for years. I’m a girl,

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