The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 1189

This was the first time Autumn had ever heard Mr. Walker speak so bluntly.

Until now, Autumn had no idea Mr. Walker had actually gone after Anastasia.

Eyes wide with disbelief, Autumn stared at him. “You really went after Anastasia?”

She vaguely remembered him mentioning something like this before, but she hadn’t paid it any mind, hadn’t thought he was serious.

“I’m not about to let the Salstrom family pull my strings forever,” Mr. Walker said, his voice cold and even. “Back then, it was just a quick fix to keep the Salstroms happy. I respect Herman, sure, but me, spending my life working for their family? No way. The best thing for me is to make sure the Salstroms slowly fade out of the picture.”

In that moment, Autumn saw something in his eyes: ambition, hunger for power, and a touch of cruelty.

Once, she would have craved this side of him—if he could be this ruthless, maybe Julie’s case could finally be overturned.

But now, all she felt was a chill running down her spine. She realized she couldn’t predict Mr. Walker anymore.

Autumn collapsed onto the sofa, her whole body shaking uncontrollably.

Mr. Walker snapped at her, then stormed out of the hotel. He had to clear a path for what was coming next, or he’d be finished.

With Pete’s suspicious nature, there was no way Devin’s case wouldn’t be reopened.

…

Meanwhile.

Down south in a sleepy little town, Herman got wind of the situation with Mr. Walker.

Even on vacation, Herman never pulled back his network of informants—not when Mr. Walker was involved. He needed to know every move that man made.

When he heard about Autumn’s scene back in H City, Herman was stunned at first, then downright delighted.

She was honestly shocked—nobody in their right mind would confess something so explosive.

Was Autumn out of her mind?

She’d just made Mr. Walker furious, put her own kid in the crosshairs, and let the whole world know he was illegitimate. How was that kid ever going to live a normal life?

Still, even with all that, Anastasia couldn’t help feeling smug. Of all things, she’d never expected Autumn to be the one to spill the beans.

Herman’s lips curled into a sly smile. “Things are about to get really interesting.”

“You really do have ears everywhere, don’t you?” Anastasia teased. “You got the news so fast—even the police statements.”

Herman puffed up, pleased with himself. “Why do you think my business is so big? You’ve got to be quick, and you’ve got to know the right people.”