The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 296

Once Harmon laid his filthy hands on Anastasia, there was no going back.

Herman gave the order and carried Anastasia down the stairs. It was only then that Anastasia noticed Herman wasn't alone. Six solemn men in black were behind him, looking like they were ripped straight out of a Hollywood bodyguard movie.

Before they even hit the ground floor, Harmon's screams of agony echoed throughout the apartment building. Then another scream, and then dead silence.

Stepping outside, Anastasia finally got a clear look at her surroundings. This was the outskirts of Riverdale, and in front of the rundown houses were several parked posh cars, led by the Rolls-Royce she had ridden in once. Beside these cars were eight more bodyguards, standing at attention. It was a scene straight out of a movie.

The car headlights illuminated the narrow, dark alley, making the luxury cars stick out like a sore thumb.

"Herman, Anastasia." Flynn's voice pulled Anastasia back from her thoughts. Anastasia glanced at Flynn, then at Herman. Remembering what Harmon had said, her confusion deepened.

"Open the door," Herman ordered coldly.

Flynn immediately complied. Herman carefully placed Anastasia in the car, crouched down by her feet, and gently untied the ropes binding her hands and feet.

The eight bodyguards and Flynn waited outside the posh car. Anastasia looked at them questioningly as Dailey emerged from the apartment building with the bodyguards from earlier.

Through the car window, Anastasia saw Harmon being hauled into another car by two bodyguards, leaving a trail of blood behind. Harmon's hands... were gone. Herman had actually had Harmon's hands chopped off.