The Bound Between Us

Chapter 440

Julie's call had a clear purpose nudging Grannie Anita into action.

With Herman out of town, the timing was perfect.

Grannie Anita was on her way back to the countryside when she got the call. She immediately told the driver to turn around and head back to Riverdale. Still, she didn't dare go back to Salstrom Manor and opted for a hotel instead. Grannie Anita also phoned Katie, urging her to move forward.

Meanwhile, at Eagle Corporation...

Joseph found Herman's sudden departure from Riverdale suspicious. He called in his secretary. "Find out about Herman's flight from Elysian Technologies. Where did he go? What happened?"

The secretary replied, "Mr. Salstrom, I've already looked into it. There was a factory fire at Elysian Technologies in Shanghai. Two-thirds of their goods were destroyed."

Hearing this, Joseph's senses sharpened. "What kind of goods?"

"New energy car batteries. I heard it caused five deaths. Elysian Technologies is suppressing the news. Should we spread it?"

look to his peers for help. We need to buy up all the goods before he does." "But

I say. Gather all available funds. We can negotiate the price." Joseph sensed an opportunity to hit Herman hard. If he could buy all the goods first, and then sell them to Herman at a high price, he'd come out on top. Joseph seized the chance, eager

the fire on Grannie Anita's end. Unbeknownst to Anastasia, danger was sneaking up on

As night fell...

had just received another call

a million dollars and help buying a house for her daughter if she pulled

down on Katie's daughter because of the wedding house.

for her daughter now, it would give

room, Katie clutched the abortion pills Grannie Anita had given her,

Salma knocked on the door. "Katie?

quickly hid the pills under her pillow and straightened her clothes before opening the door. "What's up,

being older, was often addressed as 'sister' by

light on and figured you couldn't sleep. Thought

me to cut up some fruit for

Salma laughed. "Don't stand on ceremony with me. We're about the same age and both have daughters. I've