The Bound Between Us

Chapter 1047

Herman's comment made Mr. Walker's face shift, just a flicker, but enough. He knew exactly what Herman was alluding to-there was no question, Herman was here to get justice for Anastasia.

Mr. Walker kept his polite smile, mind spinning as he picked up his coffee and took a sip. "Bitter. This coffee just doesn't hold a candle to tea. Tea starts out bitter, sure, but the more you sit with it, the sweeter it gets."

Herman matched his smile, though it didn't quite reach his eyes. "Tea and coffee aren't even in the same league. Tea's got thousands of years of history. Coffee? Barely a century here, and maybe only popular in the last twenty years."

Mr. Walker nodded. “Exactly. Our tea is still the best. Everything passed down from our ancestors is worth cherishing."

Their chat sounded casual, but every word was a subtle test.

Since Mr. Walker didn't mention the real issue, Herman saw no need to push it. Now, it was all about who could stay patient the longest.

Herman nodded politely. "Absolutely. Tea is a treasure."

But Mr. Walker could see Herman was dodging, refusing to bite, acting clueless. He was starting to get anxious.

Herman might be younger, but his composure and depth were nothing to sneeze

at.

called him out directly, or at least brought up Rowan turning himself in, or demanded an explanation about

Herman? Not a

just couldn't get

said, "Mr. Walker, if coffee's not your thing, how about we switch


Riverdale, you've got to

enough." Herman sipped his

Walker was at a

admit-Herman's patience

anyone was going to bring up Anastasia's kidnapping, it'd have to be Mr. Walker-

Eventually, Mr. Walker cracked.

tomorrow. Shouldn't delay your delivery any longer.

raised his coffee cup.

community, too. That foundation you started? It's saved a lot of sick kids—kept families together. I admire that. Giving back is what builds a

three kids." Herman's voice dropped. "Honestly, before I met

really did marry well. They say a good wife brings luck for generations. Judging by your

Mr. Walker," Herman said

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