The Bound Between Us

Chapter 241

Herman led Kitty into the study. Coming face-to-face with this woman once again, he had zero patience left.

“Kitty, I’m gonna tell you one last time, take the dough and scram, or else, I got a million ways to make sure you never see daylight again.”

Kitty saw the resolve in Herman’s eyes. Even if she was a blockhead, she wasn’t about to throw her life away.

The previous conflicts had shown her the financial might of the Salstrom family. She may have been tempted to play dirty, but she knew she was just a counterfeit, a pawn in someone else’s game. If she succeeded, that person would expose her, if she failed, her fate would be even more miserable.

After some thought, Kitty decided that taking the money and making a run for it was the best option. She really didn’t want to stir up trouble in the Salstrom family; she was pushed into it. Kitty also realized that this might be her last shot. She could give up on her dream of marrying a rich man, but it would be great if she could make some extra cash.

Kitty dropped the act, and her demeanor changed to a more candid one, no more pretenses. “Mr. Salstrom, if you want me to beat it, five million ain’t gonna cut it.”

Seeing Kitty smartening up, Herman’s expression eased slightly. He leaned against the table and asked, “How much are you looking for?”

Kitty said, holding up a finger. “I ain’t gonna let you swindle me. I know I can’t worm my way into your rich folks’ world, but I deserve some compensation. Ten

frosty. “If you spill the beans

my strings?” Kitty

to be slick with me,” Herman said, tapping on the desk. “On the day of the Neon Dreams, it was your family gathering. I know your family. You are required to attend the gathering.” Herman had just thought of what Flynn had told

touch of guilt. That day, she did go home for the gathering.

I couldn’t get a flight ticket.” Kitty was still

million?” Herman tempted Kitty with the money. “I bet your puppeteer can’t offer you that much. What do they give you,

more certain that someone was pulling

Flynn walked in. “Hey, the

it in front of Kitty. “This is your bank statement. Half a month ago, your account had a sudden increase of two hundred thousand. Can you explain where this money came from?”

it wasn’t hers. As a supermarket guide, a

Kitty stammered.