The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 533

The Brown Corporation was hemorrhaging money, and Julie's popularity among the inner circle was plummeting. Devin's words didn't get anyone's sympathy. Instead, everyone was eager to uncover the juicy details behind Granny Anita's murder.

Feiman was buzzing with excitement when he heard Julie was the alleged killer. "Herman, did Julie really kill your grandma?"

"No, it wasn't me," Julie protested vehemently. "You can't slander me like this. I didn't do anything. If you think I did, then call the cops and let them investigate!"

Flynn smirked, "Don't worry, Ms. Brown, the police will be here any minute now."

Julie's heart raced at the mention of the police. She scanned the crowd desperately, looking for the person who had slipped her the note—the one that had urged her to run for her life.

Her eyes finally landed on the waiter who'd handed her the note. Just as she was about to call out, the waiter turned and disappeared into the crowd, exiting through the back door.

The waiter glanced back at the reception hall one last time, touching the earpiece discreetly and whispered, "Too late..."

Julie clutched her dress, wanting to flee but too scared to move. If she showed any fear now, it would be tantamount to an admission of guilt.

With feigned calmness, Julie declared, "Let the police investigate. I'm innocent, and they'll prove it."

Even at this critical juncture, Julie's composure impressed Anastasia, who was observing from a corner.

Herman, with a frosty smile, pressed, "Since Ms. Brown is so forthright, perhaps she can explain what happened in those five minutes."

Julie couldn't fabricate a story on the spot, fearful of making things worse. She simply stated, "After I went in, I found Granny on the floor. I called 911 and then went to get help."

"You called the police first," Herman stated accusingly. "You knew Granny was dead, that's why you didn't call for an ambulance first. Wasn't it true that in her dying moments, bloodied hands reached for your ankle, begging you to save her? But you didn't. Instead, you stabbed her again..."

Herman's description was vivid, as if he'd witnessed the scene himself. Julie turned deathly pale, stammering, "You, how..."

"How do I know what happened?" Herman interrupted, handing a USB drive to one of his men, who promptly plugged it into a computer. The video on the drive was projected onto the LED screen at the venue.

The video clearly showed Julie entering the restroom and the few minutes that followed—the moment she stabbed Granny Anita was unmistakable.

The guests gasped, some shutting their eyes in horror at the graphic scene.

Julie's murderous actions sent shivers down everyone's spine.

Feiman, after watching the video, was seething with rage. "Julie, you poisonous woman, you killed my mother. Why? She was so good to you; how could you be so heartless?"

The wedding had taken a dark turn, something Joseph hadn't anticipated. He looked at Julie, now bound by the bridesmaids, with a mix of surprise and disbelief.

She really was capable of murder?

When Julie saw that she had been exposed, she dropped the act. She glared viciously at the Salstrom family, "You Salstroms, not one of you is decent. That old hag was a fool. A few words from me and she believed Anastasia was carrying a bastard child. She found abortion pills to get rid of it, which served her right."

As Julie revealed her role in convincing Granny Anita to meddle, Anastasia couldn't sit still. She stepped forward, "Julie, it was you all along, scheming behind the scenes. If you had a grievance, you should have come at me, not an innocent child. Aren't you afraid of karma?"

Realizing her plot was uncovered, Julie had an epiphany. "So, this wedding was a trap set by the Salstrom family. Anastasia, I warned you to stay away from Herman. You wouldn't listen. The child was the price. And that old witch, she was the worst, forcing me to marry Joseph, the bastard. I, Julie, have lived a life of pride. How could I marry such a disgraceful man? She deserved to die."

Turning to Joseph, Julie screamed, "Joseph, you're not a man. You raped me, got me pregnant, and then refused to take responsibility. The Salstroms are the most disgusting hypocrites!"

After her tirade, Julie erupted into manic laughter.