After Samuel followed Cindy back to her house, she changed into a thin sleeping gown and served him the chicken soup she had promised, saying, “I’ve done my best to boil this soup, Sam. I know that you’re picky about your food, but please be gentle with me if I didn’t do well…”Samuel took a sip. “It tastes fine.”“Really? Great!” Cindy exclaimed. “I’ll cook you something different every day from now on!”But for some reason, he remembered the food made by the anonymous lady when he visited his grandmother the other day. That was more to his tastes…Still, he humored Cindy to the end and finished the soup. However, just as he was about to leave, Cindy caught him immediately. “Please stay and chat with me, Sam. I’m alone… I’m scared…”Above her thin clothes was a look of utter vulnerability.Still, Samuel frowned. “Don’t you have bodyguards?”“You know my father only cares about my younger brother,” Cindy said miserably. “I don’t matter to him, and would have been sold off if n

Nonetheless, Tina’s sneaky departure still drew some attention, with Pearl asking suspiciously, “Mother, do you see that attendant? She looks just like Tina from the back!”Ellen rolled her eyes without even a glance. “Why would she work as an attendant here? She would never have been able to afford to pay us a million dollars if she didn’t have a patron!”“That’s true…” Pearl agreed that she must be seeing things then.“Right now, the only thing you have to worry about is how to find Tina,” Ellen said as she patted Pearl’s hand. “You’re smart and come from a good family—all Tina would amount to is getting a patron in Mr. Langford’s assistant. On the other hand, you just might reach Samuel Langford himself and become Mrs. Langford!”Thrilled, Pearl started imagining herself as the daughter-in-law of the most powerful family in Freesia. “Don’t worry, Mother! I’ll definitely trample Tina beneath my feet!’Meanwhile, after excusing herself, Tina was just as expected scolded by her ma

“You’re a hard woman to find, Tina Lynd! Now stop right there!”Tina became a little wary. “You again, Pearl? Why are you here? And what’s with that getup?”Pearl was wearing shades while her head was covered in bandages, and Tina almost thought that she was a mental patient who had escaped from an asylum.“Thanks to you!” Pearl growled through her teeth. “If your men didn’t slap me over a dozen times, I wouldn’t end up like this!”“That’s your own fault. What, did you come here today for more?” Tina frowned.Pearl was obviously wary. Glancing at the luxurious mansion behind Tina, she said bitterly, “How could you forget about your family after you rose to riches? Did you think the grace you owe our family could be paid for with just a million dollars?”“What on earth do you want?” Tina asked with a raised brow.“I’ve been watching you in secret for days—you’re alone in this mansion. Mr. Shaw doesn’t come by often, does he?” Pearl said with feigned sincerity. “Since it’s a waste

Samuel’s heart softened just then. Remembering that Tina had just recovered from her injuries, having her wait for so long was indeed putting her on the spot. “There’s an international project my company is involved in, with many aspects where I have to personally oversee. Things won’t be so troublesome soon…”As Samuel spoke, he suddenly frowned—why was he explaining so much to her?Tina took no notice of the details, however, and asked, “Well, can I sleep now?”“Yeah.”Having received Samuel’s approval, Tina nodded in great relief. “Alright. I’m going to bed then—goodnight.”She was about to turn and leave when the man’s powerful arms blocked her way. “Did you forget about the contents of our agreement, Tina?” There was dissatisfaction in Samuel’s voice.What was she pulling here, leaving so quickly?“But it’s already so late…” Tina mumbled gingerly, but she also noticed that the look on Samuel’s face was getting darker, and cowered a little as she caved, “Alright, I got i

There was discontent in Grandma Langford’s voice. “Who do you think you’re calling ‘Grandma’? I’m not related to you at all! Address me properly as Madam Langford!”Cindy became a little tearful right then, and nodded repeatedly, “Yes, Madam Langford. That was my mistake… I’ve made you upset.”Samuel moved to stand in front of Cindy then.“Don’t blame her, Grandma. Would I have found out if not for her?”“And you should be resting after working so hard! It’s only a little gastric pain, or do I have to ring a bell to summon everyone every single time this happens?”Grandma Langford shot a look at Cindy behind Samuel, and growled, “Also, outsiders don’t need to concern themselves with our family matters.”“Cindy is no outsider, Grandma. She saved my life, and she’s my little sister now,” Samuel said solemnly then. He was alive thanks to Cindy’s monumental grace, and he would not let her be given grief whatever happens. Moreover, she had called him tonight clearly in consideration