The Bound Between Us

Chapter 943

The relationship between Autumn and Julie? That was a mystery to everyone.

Autumn had only been in Riverdale for a few months. Before that, she'd grown up in the countryside, a world away. Herman couldn't imagine what could possibly connect her and Julie.

Everyone in their circle knew Mr. Walker and Autumn didn't have children. In a small town like Riverdale, secrets never stayed secret for long. People whispered that Autumn couldn't have kids, and strangely enough, that only made Mr. Walker seem more admirable. He never left her side, treated her with the same tenderness as always, and their marriage looked unbreakable. Folks said that loyalty was a big reason he'd been promoted.

Herman gave Anastasia's hand a gentle squeeze. "After dinner, you head home, alright? I need to meet someone."

"Who?" Anastasia asked.

"Devin," Herman said. "I had Dailey bring him in."

There were things Herman hoped he could get from Devin.

Anastasia didn't push for details. They finished dinner together, and then she went home to be with the kids. Pattie's birthday was just around the corner, and she still had some party planning to do.

In a cramped apartment across town, Devin was pacing the living room, nerves shot. He'd tried hiding out in the countryside, faking illness to stay off Herman's radar. But that hadn't worked-Dailey had dragged him back anyway.

door, stiff as a statue. "What does Herman want now? Brown Corporation's already gone under, my

for the boss.

sat down, then popped right back up, too anxious to keep still. He poured himself a glass of water to steady his nerves, but just then, the door swung open with

sitting straight as a

always been afraid of Herman, but after everything that

all blown up in his face

on top of the world, but now, his

walked in, tall and imposing, a chill in

calm. Dailey brought over a mug of black coffee

hands, refusing to meet

said, voice cool and easy. "Just answer my questions, and

always been wary of Herman, but now,

was sharp as a knife. "Do you know

head snapped up. His reaction gave away everything Herman needed to

Herman continued, "What's your

together. Just classmates, that's all. Never thought she'd end up married to someone like