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.

already called him out directly, or at least brought up Rowan turning himself in,

Herman? Not

Mr. Walker just couldn't get a

took another sip, and Herman said, "Mr. Walker, if


no," Mr. Walker replied, still smiling. "When in Riverdale, you've got to

his coffee,

Walker was

to admit-Herman's patience was

Walker was the one who'd come calling. If anyone was going to bring up Anastasia's kidnapping, it'd have to be Mr. Walker-

Eventually, Mr. Walker cracked.

stuck at the port. I've already made a few calls-your clearance should come through tomorrow. Shouldn't delay your

you, Mr. Walker." Herman raised his coffee cup. "I'll use coffee

plenty for the 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

my three kids." Herman's voice dropped. "Honestly, before I met Anastasia, I was just another profit-driven

more," Mr. Walker replied with a chuckle. "You really did marry well. They say a good wife brings luck for generations. Judging by your three kids -they're bright, adorable-you've got proof right

too kind, Mr. Walker," Herman

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