The Bound Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 372

Herman had an inkling that there was more to this Joseph than just a business rival. “He’s come prepared,” Herman said. “There’s a possibility that the data was leaked from our dad.”

Flynn chuckled. “Herman, that’s impossible. Dad might be a bit of a loose cannon, but there’s no way he’d let such crucial data slip. Why would he help that company? Elysian Technologies is his son’s. The boss of that company isn’t his son. Who would harm their own child?”

Flynn’s words were casual, but they gave Herman food for thought. He stared at Joseph’s profile on his computer screen. A Yale graduate, born in Riverdale, was 29 years old this year. Just one year younger than Herman.

From Joseph’s features, Herman noticed a few clues, and a hypothesis sprouted in his mind.

Internally taken aback, he calmly changed the subject. “What have you been doing at the company these days? How come you know nothing about the bidding?”

“Herman, there’s just so much happening at the company. I can’t keep up.” Flynn scratched his head. “I’m not as capable as you. One task alone overwhelms me. There’re so many things to do every day. This document needs signing. That one needs reading. Then there are the social obligations. My schedule is packed. By the time I get home, my brain is in a mess.”

A cold flicker passed through Herman’s eyes. “Your workload is only a third of what I used to handle. You can’t even handle that much?”

“Herman,” Flynn whined. “I’m just not born for this line of work. Now I know how hard you used to work. Now your wife is discharged from the hospital. Why don’t you take over again?”

Herman waved his hand dismissively in frustration. “Get out.” He wanted Flynn to share his burden. It seemed impossible.

Flynn, relieved, made a hasty exit, looking forward to a night of relaxation after days of hard work.

Once Flynn was gone, Herman stared at Joseph’s profile on the computer, lost in thought. He hoped he was wrong.

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