Chapter 103

lan’s dad hadn’t got a clue about the dirty deeds Daniel had done behind closed doors. If he ever found out, he’d probably give the Brown family a run for their money. And let’s not forget that Daniel had laid hands on Maja.

Samuel could feel the sweat trickling down his forehead. Maja didn’t say it out loud, but he knew it was a threat. If he continued to stand in her way and hinder her from completing lan’s task, she’d spill the beans about Daniel’s attempted assault to lan’s father.

If this happened, the Brown family would be in deep water.

Samuel hadn’t expected Maja to pull such a card, “I’ve underestimated you, Penny.”

He thought she was just a self–respecting woman, but it turned out she wore more hats than that.

He knew about lan’s marriage three years ago, but he’d never met the famed Mrs. Big Shot Little did he know that she was sitting right in front of him, and he and his father had already ticked her off.

Samuel was feeling choked up. His carefully planned pursuit had turned into a hot mess

“You’ve got Holden backing you up, so I wouldn’t dare to mess with you. But your husband is just next door, and here you are, chit–chatting with me. You’ve got some nerve.” Maja finally took a sip from her wine glass, her lips pursed.

agreed to treat each other as strangers, so I

Samuel had ordered a couple’s set meal for tonight, along with

creations. Opportunities to enjoy such delicacies are few and far between, so why don’t we finish the meal before leaving.” Maja figured there was no point in being petty at this

was quite fond of the sweet wine being served and couldn’t help but have

dine with another man. Samuel was actually

much of this

mouth. It wouldn’t hurt for her to have a few more glasses, at least he could get to see her tipsy. The thought of all these things made Samuel furious. If lan truly didn’t have feelings for Maja, why didn’t

delicious food in front of him, Samuel couldn’t find the appetite to eat. Instead, he kept stealing glances

display called him, asking when to start the show,

“Cancel the fireworks!”

couldn’t help but keep his eyes on Maja, who was holding her wine glass,

scene of Greenfield, and the seats here were

occupy a private booth all year around,

started flooding Maja’s mind,

to see a beauty like her upset, so he told the

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sky was lit up by the fireworks. Although Maja

woman could resist that.

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