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.

glanced at Dailey, who stood guarding the door, stiff as a statue. "What does Herman want now? Brown Corporation's already gone under, my daughter's gone... Can't he

"Wait for the boss. You'll

anxious to keep still. He poured himself a glass of water to steady his nerves, but just then, the door swung open with

up immediately, sitting straight as

always been afraid of Herman, but after everything

It had all blown up in his face -he'd lost the

the world, but now, his life was in

in, tall and imposing, a chill in his eyes that

over

his hands,

voice cool and easy. "Just answer my questions, and we'll be

up. "Alright. Go ahead." He'd always been wary of Herman, but now, he was

sharp as a knife. "Do you

snapped up. His reaction gave away

Herman continued, "What's your

"We... went to high school together. Just classmates, that's all. Never