The Bound Between Us

Chapter 342

With a grand announcement and heartfelt confession, Herman solidified Anastasia’s position as the CEO of Elysian Technologies. No one could challenge her.

Julie could only grind her teeth in frustration, regretting why Anastasia didn’t meet her end on Cloud Mountain. Unable to bear the sight any longer, she left the banquet hall for some fresh air. A man followed her out. It was Joseph, the man who had once vowed to help Julie.

“Already throwing in the towel?” Joseph wore a mischievous grin, giving an air of sinister cunning.

Julie responded sharply, “Didn’t you say you were going to help me? Now Herman has announced Anastasia’s status.”

“The higher one stands, the harder they fall.” Joseph responded cryptically, “The real drama is yet to come.”

Puzzled, Julie asked, “What do you mean?”

“You’re smart. You’ve been able to manipulate Grannie Anita. If you keep stirring the pot, the Salstrom family will never have peace. Herman will be overloaded and divorce Anastasia.” Joseph pulled out a document from his pocket, ‘Take a look. This is my gift to you.”

Curious, Julie opened it and was shocked by the information. “How did you find this out? Anastasia was pregnant before marriage?” Julie was overjoyed. If Grannie Anita found out, could Anastasia still have an easy life in the Salstrom family?

Joseph casually brushed off non-existent dust from his sleeve, “Doesn’t matter how I found it: It helps you and that’s what counts. How you use it, that’s up to you.”

Julie looked at him fiercely, “Anastasia thinks she can just marry into wealth and enjoy a lavish lifestyle? It won’t be that easy.”

Joseph sneered and walked away. Joseph hated every member of the Salstrom family. He was Feiman’s illegitimate son, forced to live in the shadows. While Herman could bask in the spotlight, he was destined to be forever shrouded in darkness. He wouldn’t settle for it. Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Why couldn’t he, a Salstrom by blood, rightfully be a part of the Salstrom family?

Joseph walked into the hotel lobby and glanced at the live broadcast of the banquet. Looking at Herman and Anastasia’s loving image, his resentment

grew.

“Herman, I wonder how you’ll choose between your power and your beauty.” Joseph murmured. With a sinister smile on his face, Joseph continued walking outside, only to bump into a commotion at the entrance. Someone was trying to get into the anniversary celebration without an invitation and was stopped by the security.

“You can’t come in without an invitation.” The security guard said.

“You see the woman on the broadcast, Mrs. Salstrom? That’s my daughter, and we’re together.” Tavon said.

The man being stopped was Tavon. He had come all the way from Willowbrook, but without an invitation, he couldn’t get in. Watching the live broadcast of the banquet and seeing Herman introducing Anastasia, Tavon was thrilled. That was his daughter!

The security guard remained unmoved, “No invitation, no entry. How do we know you’re not a fraud? You say you’re Mrs. Salstrom’s biological father, so we should believe you? If something happens, we

can’t take the blame.”

“I’m not lying, this is my card. Take a look.” Tavon said, feeling somewhat insulted. He was a well- known figure, yet a security guard was blocking his way.

Let him in.” Joseph intervened, showing his wristband, “If anything happens, I’ll take responsibility.”

Everyone attending the banquet wore a wristband with personal information. As soon as the security guard saw the wristband, he knew who he was dealing with. Tonight’s guests were all business magnates and industry elites. So, the guard let them pass.

Tavon quickly thanked Joseph, “Thank you, I forgot my invitation.” Tavon didn’t actually have an invitation, but he needed to save his pride.

Joseph asked, “Are you Anastasia’s father? I remember Mrs. Salstrom only has a mother.” Joseph had researched Anastasia and knew she was raised in a single-parent household.

“I am indeed Anastasia’s father, but I’m usually busy and away. Outsiders wouldn’t know.” Tavon replied somewhat anxiously, “The banquet has started. I’ll go in now. Thanks again.”

“No problem.” Joseph responded without further questions. Regardless if this was her real or fake father, the more the merrier, right?