The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 643

Asher never really explained anything to Julie. His reason for keeping her around had nothing to do with helping her. In fact, he was using Julie as leverage. Devin owed Asher a big debt, and taking his daughter seemed like a fair trade to Asher.

Asher had warned Julie to stay out of sight if she wanted to stay alive. After giving his warning, he left.

Asher was always cautious in his dealings. He never stayed with Julie longer than necessary. To him, she was just a pawn, a tool. He had no intention of getting himself tangled up in unnecessary trouble.

After Asher left, Julie lost whatever courage she might have had to pay her last respects to Devin.

Suddenly, Julie remembered she had befriended Anastasia online. If Herman ever found out she was Julie, then surely Anastasia would reach out.

But Anastasia hadn't sent any messages, which meant she was still in the dark about Julie's true identity.

Deciding to continue using her alias 'Leonora', Julie planned to get closer to Anastasia. Without Asher's help, she was on her own.

She knew better than to approach Anastasia directly as it would raise suspicion. Instead, Julie pondered how she could engineer a 'chance' meeting to better infiltrate Anastasia's circle.

Meanwhile, news of Devin's passing was spread, and the funeral arrangements began that afternoon. Herman had his people mixed in among the mourners, waiting for Julie to take the bait.

Of course, Devin wasn't dead. The announcement of his death was a ruse to lure Julie out.

Herman had moved Devin to a different location and kept him under surveillance.

Three days passed, and 'Devin' was buried, but Julie didn't show.

Herman had his people watch the cemetery, sure that Julie would come to pay her respects eventually.

Months went by, and there was still no sign of Julie. Gianna's trial concluded, and despite Cynthia's refusal to trade information about Pattie's origins for a lighter sentence for Gianna, the latter was sentenced to fifteen years.