The Bound Between Us

Chapter 148
Looking all fancy and indifferent, Herman strutted towards Cason. Each step made Cason’s nerves jangle
Herman smirked slightly, ordering the two behind him, “You guys, scram
His secretary and Nelson got the drift, murmured in acknowledgment, and left, shutting the door behind them.
Herman walked past Cason, flopped down on a leather couch, lit a cigarette, and took a drag with an elegant yet slightly rogue
gesture.
His gaze was razor-sharp as he stared at Cason, his voice icy “Spill the beans”
Cason had initially planned to play mind games with Herman but he didn’t dare now. Any more tricks and Herman might just kick
him out without batting
an eye.
Cason was here for one thing – money. If he kept dodging his debts, his creditors wouldn’t be so forgiving if they came knocking,
at best he’d get a beating, at worst, it could cost him his life
Cason wheeled his chair closer, separated by a table, he said, “Mr. Salstrom, I bet you didn’t know that Anastasia had a kid, did
you? She had one back in college, which was why she dropped out”
Cason knew the real reason why Anastasia had a child and about her memory loss but he wasnt about to spill it all.
Regardless, Anastasia having a child was a fact he wasn’t lying about. Whether Anastasia was manipulated or it was her own
doing, it didn’t matter anymore. All he wanted was to irk Herman and get his money.
Herman, poker-faced, asked, “Got any proof?”
“Mr. Salstrom, take a look” Cason presented the evidence. “These are Anastasia’s prenatal checkup records from the hospital.
The child was born four years ago, so it should be over four years old now. Mr. Salstrom, I’m just like you, a man deceived by
Anastasia. I don’t want you to be fooled again”
Herman looked at the documents nonchalantly. He had already found out about the private detective Cason had hired. Moreover,
he had already gotten wind about Anastasia’s child and even knew more about her depression

Herman tossed the documents on the table. His face was expressionless as he looked at Cason “How much do you want?”
Cason was taken aback by Herman’s nonchalance
“Mr. Salstrom, Anastasia deceived you, aren’t you pissed?” Cason couldn’t figure out Herman, he said, “Such a loose woman is
not fit to be the wife of the CEO of Elysian Technologies. Mr. Salstrom, now you know, Anastasia carried another man’s child”
Cason deliberately kept bringing up this issue, trying to provoke Herman.
But Herman remained unruffled Flicking his cigarette ash nonchalantly, he said, “Anastasia sure was unlucky to cross paths with
you. Okay, spit it out. How much to shut you up? You’re here for the money, right? Don’t waste my time”
“Mr. Salstrom, you’re so generous, so forgiving, you can even tolerate this. I’m quite impressed. Cason sneered and raised a
finger. “This price. I believe, Mr. Salstrom, you won’t be stingy. After all, this is nothing compared to your reputation”
“Ten million?” Herman sneered
Cason smiled “Mr. Salstrom, ten million is chump change for you, isn’t it? As long as the money is night, I promise to keep it
under wraps, and won’t leak a word”
“You’re not cheap” Herman took a drag on his cigarette, appearing to mull over Cason’s terms
Cason, worried that Herman might refuse, added, “Mr. Salstrom, ten million to protect your name and honor, I believe it’s totally
worth it, if Anastasia’s scandal gets out, it won’t do anyone any good.”
Herman chuckled “Fine, deal. Give me your bank info, Ill wire you the money right now. Ten million, Once you get the money, you
must leave Riverdale. if this gets leaked, I’ll find another way to ensure your silence.”
Another way to ensure his silence that meant to silence Cason permanently. After all, it was true, only dead men tell no tales.