The Bound Between Us

Chapter 402

Julie found Joseph’s behavior utterly unreliable. She had met Layna in secret, and that girl was the one who truly met her expectations.

Layla was selfish, disdainful towards the poor, and unscrupulous in her actions. She really liked that girl. If she could arrange for Layna to be by Anastasia’s side, it would be even more amusing.

Julie scoffed, “If the Salstrom family was as strict as they claim, you wouldn’t even be here.”

His eyes darkened at her words. “Julie, repeat that for me.”

“Can’t even handle a simple task. How do you expect to compete with Herman?” Julie mocked, “Joseph, you’re nothing more than a bastard child.”

“Watch your mouth.” Joseph seethed, grabbing Julie by the neck. “Who do you think you are, Julie?”

Julie was unfazed, defiantly looking back at him. Her voice was strained. “If you really had the guts, you’d kill Anastasia. Wouldn’t you love to see Herman suffer? She’s his Achilles heel.”

“You think you can use me as your pawn, Julie? You’re not ready for this game.” Joseph pushed Julie away.

Julie fell to the floor. Her hair scattered, and her coat dropped, revealing a low-cut, tight dress. From Joseph’s angle, her allure was fully displayed.

Julie was a stunning woman. Her disheveled appearance gave off an inviting vibe, tempting to anyone. Joseph’s Adam’s apple bobbed. “Quite the catch.”

Julie felt a pang of fear, quickly grabbing her coat. Joseph caught her hand, pinning her against his desk. A sinister smile was on his face. “Scared? What? Save yourself for Herman?”

“Joseph, let me go.” Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Joseph’s scrutinizing gaze scared Julie. She was saving herself for Herman, and she wouldn’t choose anyone else for the rest of her life.

Men have a natural desire to conquer women. The more Julie resisted, the more Joseph was intrigued. Joseph held Julie’s hands tightly, pinning her against the desk. “I’d like to see if I can have a taste of what you’re saving for Herman.”

“Joseph, if you touch me, I’ll kill you.” Julie fiercely struggled, biting Joseph’s hand in desperation.

Joseph let go of Julie from the pain, giving her the chance to escape the office.

Joseph casually shook his hand, watching the direction Julie had run off in. There was a smirk on his face. “Interesting.”

Before this, Julie was just a love-struck, foolish woman in Joseph’s eyes. She was with bad intentions but lacking the intelligence to fulfill them. Now, he wanted something from her.

At the café next to the hospital.

Anastasia had waited for a while before Duncan arrived.

“Ms. Jewell, where’s that brat?” Duncan asked, but his actions betrayed his concern for Layna.

Anastasia replied, “Sit down, Duncan. Layna will be here shortly.”

Duncan sat down, asking, “What trouble has she gotten into now? Where has she run off to this time?”

“There was some trouble, but everything’s fine now.” Anastasia said, “Duncan, the DNA test between Layna and me came out. It turns out we’re not related. There was a mix-up. So, would you like to take Layna back or should I send her back to the orphanage?”

“A mix-up?” Duncan sighed. “If she knew she is going back with me, she probably wouldn’t agree. She dreams of being a rich man’s daughter and finding her real parents.”

Hearing Duncan’s words, Anastasia was sure that he had nothing to do with the scheme of making Layna her daughter.

Anastasia continued, “Layna is quite a handful and will need a lot of patience and

guidance. Duncan, I haven’t spent much time with her, but she’s overly ambitious. She’s also very extreme in her actions to achieve her goals. You’re going to have your work cut out for her.”

“She’s just an ungrateful girl.” Duncan said, “Ms. Jewell, you don’t have to sugarcoat it. I know what Layna’s like. She once used my phone to buy thousands of dollars’ worth of stuff to show off to her friends. Almost gave me a heart attack.”

While they were talking, Salma brought Layna over. Layna had no idea Duncan was there. The moment she saw him, she had a bad feeling.

Layne seemed to know that Duncan was there to pick her up. She quickly ran up to him, grabbing his shirt, shouting, “Duncan, what are you doing here? Leave, now! I don’t want to see you.”