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.

other as strangers, so I won’t be the one

brought in their food. Samuel had ordered a couple’s set meal for tonight, along with a nice gift

so why don’t we finish the meal before leaving.” Maja figured there was no point in being petty at this point. The most important matter had been settled. She let her guard down and didn’t want to miss out on the

the sweet wine being served and couldn’t

to be indifferent towards a wife like her and let her dine with another man. Samuel was actually starting to fall for Maja, especially now that she had let her guard down. She looked so vulnerable, it made him want to protect

drink too much of this

more glasses, at least he could get to see her tipsy. The thought

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

him, asking when

“Cancel the fireworks!”

couldn’t help but keep his eyes on Maja,

scene of Greenfield, and the seats here were hard to

private booth all year around, making it more

the past started flooding Maja’s mind, making her feel a little lost.

a beauty like her upset, so he told the person in charge of

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within half a minute, half of the sky was lit up by the fireworks. Although

woman could resist that.

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