Chapter 494

Herman mused with a trace of irony, "The Browns sure are ambitious."

Years of navigating the cutthroat business world had honed Herman's instincts; the Browns' subtle maneuvers were transparent to him.

"Boss," Dailey said, worry etched on his face, "Uncle suggested Joseph rejoin the Salstrom clan. If he marries into the Browns after that, it's obvious he's after your position. Are you really okay with Joseph coming back to the Salstroms? After that last showdown at the family hall, those old timers were definitely swayed by Joseph. If he gets back into the family, he'll be a ticking time bomb."

Herman's expression turned icy. "Then we'll cut off his escape routes. Keep a close eye on the Browns."

Dailey looked puzzled. "Boss, are you going to make a move against the Browns?"

Herman's voice carried a deep meaning. "Everything comes with a price."

If Julie hadn't used Granny Anita as a pawn, she wouldn't have cast doubt on Anastasia's unborn child, and they wouldn't be in this mess.

At that moment, Herman could barely contain his desire to tear Julie to shreds.

The Browns had outlived their usefulness.

idled at a downtown intersection waiting for the light, Herman's gaze fell on a familiar figure in

Anastasia.

crowd, he recognized

inner storm, but he steeled himself, not letting his emotions

Just a few steps in, she felt a piercing gaze on her. As if by instinct, she turned sharply, her eyes scanning the crowd, landing on a black

Herman's car, Anastasia's heart ached, and she stumbled forward involuntarily. She

view, but she felt it in her

As the car disappeared into the traffic, Anastasia's gaze lingered before fading. "Anastasia, come on, what are

back, suppressing the pain in

and Herman, they were

Riverdale, their paths would never cross again, but fate had a cruel

walked in, ascended the stairs, with

so many years by Herman's side, Dailey had an inkling why

and when Anastasia

recalling days spent decorating with Anastasia,

his eyes reddening. The pain of losing a

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