The Bound Between Us

Chapter 89

Herman was really concerned about Blake’s condition, and Kenny was sure they had a tight bond

Furious, Kenny said. They messed up his head, chopped off his pinky, and broke a couple of ribs. It’s pretty bad, and I’m not letting whoever did this to my boy off the hook”

The injures are indeed severe” Herman was as cool as a cucumber, taking his sweet time. “Mr. Ledford, do you know who beat up your son? Any idea why he got beaten up?”

“I’m still in the dark about who did this to my boy” Kenny admitted, “All I know is its got something to do with an assistant to a jewelry designer at a company under Elysian Technologies I think her name was Anastasia”

Kenny added. Mr Salstrom, Im not blaming Elysian Technologies here it’s obviously an issue with one of your employees. I guess you don’t know this little fish”

Herman candidly said, 1 do.”

Kenny was flabbergasted, “You know this Anastasia?t heard she’s just a designers assistant”

How could Mr. Salstrom, the top dog at Elysian Technologies, know a small fry like an assistant in one of his subsidiaries?

7 do Herman replied, then returned to the previous question Mi Ledford, do you know why he got beaten up?”

Kenny was having a hard time figuring out what Herman was gelling at, so he answered honestly 1 heard there was some sort of squabble between my son and the other party”

Herman scoffed, “Just a squabble?”

Blake had sexually harassed his wife and tried to rape her but it was being downplayed as a conflict.

“Yes “Kenny said, “Blake hasn’t come around yet, I just know what Everlee told me. She’s the daughter of Mr. Lunsford from Crown Entertainment Anyway Blake’s in bad shape now, and I’ll make whoever did this to him pay tenfold”

Herman smirked, asking, ‘How do you plan to make them pay tenfald?”

Kenny responded coldly. “My boy’s pinky got chopped off, so I’ll make them pay with two hands and have two of their ribs broken. But thats not enough: I’ll make sure they tot in jail for the rest of their lives, with no chance of ever seeing the light of day”

“Mr. Ledford, you really live up to your reputation of hulding grudges and being decisive Herman sneered

Kenny caught the sarcasm in his voice

He didn’t fully understand Herman’s motives, but considering the crisis Ledford Corporation was facing, he needed to seize this opportunity to discuss ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Cooperation with Herman

“Mr. Salstrom, I appreciate you coming over to check on my son’s condition at this late hour Kenny started off with a word of thanks, then went on. “Mr. Salstrom, about the investment proposal I mentioned before, what are your thoughts? New energy technology is the future, and I’d really like to work with Elysian Technologies Let’s make money together”

Herman looked rather indifferent, “Mr Ledford, you’re barely keeping your own affairs in order, and you’re still keen on exploring the new energy market. I’m impressed.”

That comment ht a nerve with Kenny because Ledford Corporation was indeed in crisis and he had his hands full.

The so-called investment in the new energy market was just an excuse, and Kenny’s real objective was to secure investment to solve the company’s debt problem.

Kenny chuckled, Mr. Salstrom, i don’t know where you got these tidbits of information from of who might have told you about our issues. But it would really be a shame if you missed out on the money that could be made in the new energy market”

Herman turned around his laptop, and Kenny saw the Ledford Corporation’s stock displayed on the screen. He was gobsmacked

Herman said with a poker face, “Me Ledford, you have an exceptional son Ledford Corporation could’ve hung on for a while, but your son Blake’s actions tonight have hastened its demise”

Kenny was still in the dark. “Mr. Salstrom, what do you mean?”

He had a hunch that something was off.

Herman gave a slight chuckle, his tone was icy cold as he spoke, “Well, listen carefully then, Anastasia is my wife. Your son tried to rape her at the Eclipse Lounge tonight, and I was the one who beat him up”

Kenny’s face turned as pale as a ghost’s. He looked at Herman as if he were looking at the devil himself.