The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 551

It was one of those painfully awkward moments.

Salma had been knocking and ringing the doorbell with no response, and since she had a key card, she just let herself in. She had been worried that if she walked away, Tavon might suffer under Ashley's wrath. She wanted Anastasia to pick him up early, but instead, she walked in on her daughter with her son-in-law…

She hoped she hadn't scared the poor guy witless. If he was too traumatized to perform, her daughter would be the one to suffer.

Inside the room, Anastasia and Herman exchanged glances. "Come on, get down," she urged.

The moment was so cringeworthy, it could fill an entire apartment.

Herman slid off Anastasia and coughed into his fist. "Uh..."

Suddenly, Anastasia clutched her stomach. "I think I'm having a really bad period."

The moment she moved, it was as if a dam had burst.

Rushing to the restroom, Anastasia left Herman to deal with the situation. Just then, Dailey arrived, ringing the doorbell.

Herman opened the door. "Did you find the guy?"

"No luck," Dailey replied. "The bastard injured his arm, I checked the local hospitals, no sign of him seeking treatment. Guy was wearing a mask the whole time, couldn't get a good look. But he had skills."

"You're telling me he got away after tangling with you?" Herman frowned. "Is he one of the big players in the game?"

"Seems like it. I've got some feelers out on the street," Dailey said. "Boss, this sudden attack is odd. We can be sure it's the same person who's been opposing you from the shadows."

"Maybe it's not personal," Herman mused. "Now that they've shown their hand, they'll likely strike again."

"I was thinking the same," Dailey agreed. "Boss, we've made quite a few enemies over the years—who did we really piss off?"

"If it was someone major, we'd know," Herman pondered. "Whoever it is, they're playing from a high position. We would remember a feud."

Herman contemplated, then said, "There's a type of person, you know, who will oppose you even without a grudge. Maybe I'm just too darn good, and it's breeding jealousy."

Dailey looked at him, trying to hold back a laugh. "Sure, boss, you're hilarious."

"You don't think it's possible?" Herman challenged.

"Oh, it's possible. You're making a lot of sense, boss," Dailey played along. "I'll do another round at the clinics and pharmacies. I can't believe that guy wouldn't need medicine. He can't just let a wound like that bleed out."