His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 181

Caleb was the next to speak up. "This is a small gesture from our family. Please accept it."

As he spoke, he handed over a bank card to Samuel.

With Ralph having already set the tone, even if Samuel still harbored some resentment toward the Jacobson family, he had no choice but to remain composed.

Samuel smiled and accepted the card. "I'll accept it, then. Thank you."

"There's no need for such formalities," Caleb replied.

After seeing Samuel accept the money, Ralph continued, "Samuel, there's another reason why I came back to Rivertown."

Samuel had a rough idea of what was coming. He composed himself and listened in silence.

"You must already know that this incident wasn't just an accident. Stephen has likely mentioned something to you about Caleb's-"

Ralph paused. He was just about to say "illegitimate son", but the words felt too harsh.

After a brief hesitation, he rephrased, "Caleb's other son, James."

darkened slightly as

continued, "James wants to punish the Jacobson

Tessa's engagement to Stephen. After much deliberation, we've decided

to the side, looked over in

night before about wanting to break off the engagement, but he hadn't dared to

the entire Jacobson family to

matter first, so it was naturally better

door open and walked in, Samuel had already mentally prepared himself. He wasn't

I'll be frank. To be honest, I've been thinking about this

too high a price for this

marriage arrangement."

apologetic.

"The Jacobson family has failed your family.

cancellation

the press release draft.

and said, "This is the draft statement we've prepared for the engagement cancellation. Please take a look and let us know if there's anything you'd

and began reading through it. After a moment, he closed

soon as possible. Every day we delay