The Bound Between Us

Chapter 477

Chapter 477

When Herman walked in, a wave of disapproval hit him like a ton of bricks from Grannie Anita's side of the family.

"Herman, what's the deal? Your gran passed under suspicious circumstances, and word is you're shielding the culprit. Poor Gran must be rolling in her grave."

"That's disgraceful, Herman. We're talking about your own grandmother. Today, you owe us all an explanation. The killer has to pay."

Some started putting on a show of grief, crying, "Oh, dear Anita, such a devoted woman, tirelessly slaving away for this family, only to meet such a cruel end. Herman, how can you stand by the murderer?"

The speaker was old man Fu's brother, and by the family tree, Herman was obliged to call him Uncle.

Confronted with the barrage of condemnation, Herman didn't say a word. He sat down, expressionless, and listened to their tirade.

Seeing Herman stay mute, the elders played the authority card.

"Herman, speak up, will ya? Your wife offed Grannie Anita. An eye for an eye - it's as simple as that."

"When you married that girl, I heard Anita had her reservations. Turns out she was spot on. That kind of woman has no place as the matriarch of the Salstroms."

"If a spat leads to knives out, how can we ever feel safe speaking our minds?"

"This whole mess is tarnishing Elysian Technologies' name, Herman. As the head honcho, you've got to level with us here."

pressure, even Flynn started sweating bullets for Herman. These folks were baying for Anastasia's blood to quell their

the crowd, his tone

The temperature seemed to drop, and the atmosphere

him to take a stand. After all, it was his mother who had died, and it was his

with genuine sorrow. He slammed the table, fuming, "Herman, how dare you speak to your elders like that? Anastasia killed your gran, and that's the ugly truth. If you're still defending her, you're no Salstrom. Remember your name, son. Don't

was being used as a pawn. He wanted Anastasia to pay for Anita's death and for

the tension, Flynn quickly interjected, "Dad,

off him. No one wanted this to happen. Whatever punishment Anastasia deserves will be decided by the law, not by us kicking up

livid, shot back, "A soft mother breeds a useless child. You're still defending him? Look at his attitude! Herman, you need to give us an answer today. Are

and fixed Feiman with a piercing look, "I've said it before, and I'll say it again - nobody lays a finger on her. You all want an explanation? I'll give you

nearby, a legal eagle from Elysian Technologies and his personal attorney. Herman's voice was chilling, "Tim, hand out the

to each person. They were looking at a mental health evaluation from a psychiatric hospital. According to the report, Anastasia had been diagnosed with a severe mental disorder, and everyone was shocked because they knew the evaluation wasn't legit. This was Herman's way of getting Anastasia off the hook by having the hospital issue a

down, everyone," Herman said, his voice cold as steel. "This is Anastasia's psych evaluation. She's been battling severe depression for years, and her doctor warned

read the report, "Herman, is this your idea of an explanation?

rest of the elders joined in the

How can you be fit to lead the

for the ages. For a woman's sake,

down from heaven and see the grandson you adored. You met a violent end, and here

justice for you. We're old,

lashing out at Herman for his unfilial conduct. Flynn was anxious, Katelyn couldn't get a word in, Feiman was seething, and Herman?

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