The Bound Between Us

Chapter 1026

Herman's worries finally came true.

The permit still hadn't come through, and he'd had a bad feeling something was about to go wrong.

"Nelson, get in touch with Mr. Goad right now. I'll take him out for dinner tonight," Herman said.

Mr. Goad was the man to talk to at customs.

Nelson shook his head. "Mr. Salstrom, I've already tried. His secretary says he's fully booked-even into next month. They're obviously dragging their feet, stalling us for a couple of weeks. If we can't deliver on time, there's no way to explain it to the buyer."

Nelson had been working alongside Herman for years, and had gotten good at anticipating problems before they even landed on Herman's desk.

He always tried to handle things before Herman had to give instructions.

Herman paused, thinking. "Where's Mr. Goad tonight?"

"I checked-he's having dinner with Mr. Taylor at the Crescent Grill."

"Guess we'll have to catch him there." Herman didn't seem too bothered. He waved Nelson off. "Go get started, clear my schedule tonight."

"Understood, Mr. Salstrom."

Nelson turned to leave, but Herman added, "Let Henry know I'll need him with me tonight."

"Yes, Mr. Salstrom," Nelson said, and headed out.

Once Nelson was gone, Herman lit a cigarette and settled into his chair, mulling over the situation with Mr. Walker.

was going to back Autumn no matter

he'd have to switch up the plan. So be it-he'd take Walker head-on if he

city lights flickered

it home from the studio-it was almost

Herman wasn't back yet.

were still awake, and Pattie had already turned in for

over. She sat with Emmie and Nancy, both kids glued to the TV. She tried to distract them, "Too much screen time will hurt your eyes, Emmie, Nancy. Why don't you come play a game with Nana? Or maybe it's

in their show and didn't

go to bed. Last time your mom let them watch, I said kids

In Katelyn's eyes, every

wasn't my

forgot to turn it off, so Emmie and Nancy watched

didn't look pleased. She always felt like

"Emmie, Nancy, TV off-time to

listened, and Emmie obediently grabbed the remote and switched

to

Liana had become their live-in tutor, looking

up with Liana, waving at Anastasia as they went.

Anastasia called after them. "Be good-don't

how well the

only listen to their mom Nothing I

Anastasia said nothing.

was clearly

always

orange juice and handed it over. "Mom, thank