Chapter 905

"Herman, don't let your emotions call the shots," Jason said, concern etched on

his face. "The enemy's lurking in the shadows while you're out in the open. How

are you supposed to fight back? We could be dealing with someone you'd never

even imagine."

Jason had spent more than a few nights puzzling over how Anastasia could've

ended up on the wrong side of someone so dangerous. With her background and

temperament, it just didn't add up.

Whoever was behind this wasn't just ruthless-they were obsessed with

destroying Anastasia. What could possibly drive someone to set such an

elaborate trap?

Herman, for his part, was still coming up empty. He'd replayed every grudge and

every old feud in his mind, but no one fit. No one seemed capable of this level of

malice.

"If we follow the trail from Ben's death, the person pulling the strings will show

themselves eventually," Herman said, his voice sharp as ice. "When they do, I'll

make sure they pay-a real eye for an eye."

Jason opened his mouth to reply but paused, noticing something different in

Herman's demeanor. "Did you get your memory back?" he asked quietly.

Herman nodded, his gaze heavy. "Yeah. The night Anastasia got hurt, it all came

back."

Jason let out a slow breath. Anastasia had waited so long for this, for Herman to

had to happen

sip of tea, trying to gather his

know who claimed Julie's body after she died? Is there any way

that?"

Devin who took care of that?" Jason frowned.

the case was closed, Julie died

assumed Devin had handled

said, shaking his head. "Anastasia had Nelson look into

body used a fake ID.

doesn't even exist."

person

up; they

else. Herman

to quietly question

staff. The only

was that the

up the body

with forgettable features and

fake name.

why go to all the

wonder if Anastasia's troubles were tangled up with

have the guts or the pull to destroy Anastasia. Who would go this

Herman couldn't figure

checked everyone Julie knew when she was alive, and

Joseph wouldn't go

either.

Jason frowned, thinking hard.

supposed to be strict

things. They

someone just waltz in

and take

on the

off. Brown

people in the

looking

themselves. Plus, everyone knew

sick-nobody wanted

Maybe they

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