The Bond Between Us ( Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 1132

Anastasia’s eyes lit up with excitement and she grabbed Herman’s arm. “You actually called Devin here?”

“For something this big, how could his own father not know?” Herman grinned. “I’ve had someone keeping an eye on Devin these last few months, just waiting for a moment like this. He’s a useful piece on the board.”

Anastasia laughed. “Herman, you’re terrible.”

Who else could come up with such a wicked idea?

Herman tickled her under the arm, making Anastasia giggle uncontrollably.

He raised an eyebrow. “Only now you realize I’m bad? Come on, you know women love a bit of mischief in a man.”

Anastasia burst out laughing, trying to squirm away. “Alright, alright, I take it back! No more tickling!”

Herman let her go and said, “Here’s another piece of good news—just now Dailey messaged me. Sophia’s been watching Mr. Walker’s shadowy contacts and found out he did a paternity test in secret. As for the results—I don’t need to spell it out.”

“Mr. Walker really went through with the test?” Anastasia’s eyes sparkled with amusement. “All these years, he finally has a son, only to find out the boy’s not even his. That’s gotta sting, huh?”

Sting was putting it mildly—it was brutal.

“With all the gossip flying around, there’s no way he wouldn’t double-check. Even if he has to wear that hat, he’d want the truth.” Herman’s lips curled into a sly smile. “Consider this my second gift to him.”

Anastasia frowned a little. “Just now you said something about Mr. Walker’s shadows. What did you mean?”

“You don’t get to sit in Mr. Walker’s seat without a few tricks up your sleeve,” Herman explained. “He’s not exactly squeaky clean—he’s got his own network, his own leverage. If he’d stayed out of your way, I’d have left him alone. The world’s a messy place. Honestly, he was just a little dirty. A shame, really.”

He hadn’t wanted to go after Mr. Walker—but now, he didn’t have a choice.

Herman never picked fights, but he sure wasn’t afraid of them.

Anastasia looked at him, thoughtful. “Herman, this is all getting deeper and messier than I ever imagined. I used to hope we could just leave each other alone, keep the peace. Never thought Mr. Walker would have more tricks to play.”

Herman brushed a lock of hair from her forehead. “We’ll handle whatever comes. Too many people are eyeing Mr. Walker’s spot.”

Anastasia only half-followed. She settled against his chest, listening to his heartbeat. “I just want things to be simple. No more drama, no more games.”

Herman understood. Anastasia craved a simple life, but he’d pulled her into this world of strategy and schemes. The second they stepped outside, they had to wear their masks.

Every move mattered.

“Get some sleep,” Herman murmured, hugging her tighter. “Even if the sky falls, your husband’s got you.”

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