The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 530

The note was a stark wake-up call: "Run for your life. The cops know about Granny Anita."

Julie felt her heart slam against her chest as she leaned on the wall, trying to steady herself. This had to be a trap. No one had seen her; the case was supposed to be closed.

Still, her instincts took over. She had to get out, had to avoid capture. The elevator was too risky, so she opted for the stairs. Her wedding dress was a nightmare to maneuver, and by the time she reached the ground floor from the eighth, she was gasping for air, clutching the railing for support.

After catching her breath, she made her way to the exit, only to be blocked by a figure.

"Ms. Brown, the wedding’s about to start. Where are you going?" It was her bridesmaid.

Julie snapped, her voice edged with panic. "Out of my way. I need something from my car."

The bridesmaid stepped closer. "What do you need, Ms. Brown? I can have someone fetch it for you. The ceremony's about to begin; you should head back."

"Who do you think you are? Move!" Julie tried to push past.

But the bridesmaid grabbed her arm with surprising strength, her delicate look hiding a firm grip, her eyes suddenly serious.

"Who are you, really?" Julie demanded, realizing this wasn’t her bridesmaid.

"Ms. Brown, the show hasn’t even started. How can the star leave the stage?" the bridesmaid said. "If you leave, how will I explain it to Mr. Salstrom?"

Julie’s face went pale. "Mr. Salstrom? Which one? Joseph? Herman?"

The bridesmaid didn’t answer, just tightened her grip and started pulling Julie towards the elevator.

"Let go of me—I'm having contractions!" Julie faked a pained expression in a last-ditch effort to break free.

The bridesmaid was unfazed; her orders were clear: Keep Julie on the premises at all costs.

"You’ll just have to deal with it. The wedding is starting any minute now."