Chapter 418

Chapter 418

“Of course! You still haven’t mentioned why you needed to see me,” Samantha replied breezily

“A few days ago, when I went to see Ellora, she told me she wanted to treat you to dinner. She has yet

to properly thank you for the help you offered during that phone call,” Cynthia began, weaving together

the strands of their conversation.

Samantha brashed off the thanks with an indifferent laugh. “There’s no need for formalities. It was

nothing.”

To you, perhaps. However, to her, it meant saving a child. She plans to host you tonight at the place

where she’s staying. She’s even prepared a teast with her own hands,” Cynthia retorted, keeping the

conversation flowing.

“Where is she staying?” Samantha asked

Cynthia paused, locking eyes with Samantha. ‘You don’t know?”

“Uh.7” Samantha looked genuinely puzzled.

“Didn’t you inform Chyler about it?” Cynthia laid her cards on the table.

Samantha stared back blankly. “Inform about what?”

Cynthia watched her in silence.

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you misunderstand something, or has someone misled you? Since returning to Nexuria, I haven’t been

in contact with Chyler” Samantha inquired.

“Ms. Tanz, there’s no point in playing damb anymore,” Cynthia responded, her tone remaining cool.

“I truly have no idea” Samantha’s face was a picture of innocence.

If Cynthia had not suspected and investigated further, she might have been fooled by such an innocent

look. It was too innocent, too bewildered.

Samantha furrowed her brows. “So, you invited me out today because you thought 1 informed Chyler?

You’re looking to cause me trouble on purpose?

“Yes,” Cynthia responded, unwilling to waste time bearing around the bush.

Heavers, 1 swear I didn’t do it. Whoever told you this, you’d best stay away from them. Even if I knew

where Ellora was after what happened last time, there’s no way I would’ve informed Chyler. I have no

reason to. I don’t hold any grudges against Ellora,” Samantha insisted, maintaining her calin

throughout.

You might not, with her. However, you do with me. You like Joshua, don’t you?” Cynthia countered,

nearly swayed by Samantha’s acting skills.

Samantha seemed even more confused “How could I possibly like Joshua? If I did, why would I have

rejected the arranged marriage proposed by my grandfather?”

“Samantha,” Cynthia cut her off.

“Hm?”

“Right now, it’s just the two of us. There’s no need to pretend. Me being here means I’ve confirmed it

was you.”

“If I didn’t do it, then I didn’t do it. There’s nothing more to say.” Samantha, having finished her piece,

stood to leave.

However, Cynthia grabbed her hand, exerting enough force to halt her. “Let’s sit down and talk a little

more.”

Samantha furrowed her brow at Cynthia, who met her gaze unflinchingly.

Eventually, Samantha capitulated and took her seat again, placing her purse duwa hit too forcefully. It

was clear she was annoyed. “Speak your mind then. After today, we’re strangers.”

“It’s a shane Ms. Tanz didn’t pursue a career in acting. Your acting skills are commendable,” Cynthia

mused, impressed by Samantha’s mastery of deceit.

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If Jayleen were as adept as Samantha, the initial incident would have been even more absurd. Even

Cynthia, not one to easily trust others, almost fell for it.

“Say what you need to and speak plainly!” Samantha snapped, her reactions resembling those of

someone wrongfully accused.

“All these incidents: Jayleen’s car accident, the loss of her innocence, the trending scandals, my

assault, the episode with Mitchell in the hotel, and Mor being bought off; you orchestrated all of it, didn’t

you?” Cynthia’s voice was calm, carrying an oppressive aura around her.

Samantha stared at her as if she had lost her mind. “Why on earth would I do that?”