Chapter 73

Chapter 73 samuel’s expression darkened immediately, his voice turning coldly, why didn’t you tell me about something this serious?”

Billy responded with unflinching honesty. “You never asked, and I had my reasons.“

flance, and Billy naturally refrained from Billy and Sophia were siblings, and Sophia had been imprisoned by Owen for three months. Add to that Shirley’s history as Samuel’s former ti inging up anything related to the Weiss family.

As Sophia’s protective older brother, Billy would rather Samuel sover all ties with the Weiss family and never have anything to do with them again.

Billy’s explanation left Samuel with no room to blame him, but it didn’t quell the growing unease in his chest–a complex mixture of irritation and a dear he couldn’t quite articulate.

Having grown up in a turbulent environment, Samuel knew all too well the harsh reality. The Weiss family’s billion–dollar empire would crumble if Owen fell, leaving Shirley and her mother, Kachel, to face an uncertain and unforgiving future..

Now it was clear to him why Shirley had been trying to please Benjamin.

But why Benjamin?

As traffic began moving again, Samuel’s gaze fixated on the Holbu–Rays ahead. Without hesitation, he ordered, “Follow them”

milly froze, his tone laced with restrainedanger as he reminded Samuel, “This isn’t something you should be doing.”

Billy had been Samuel’s closest confidant since childhood, the person he trusted most, having weathered countless trials together. Their bond was rare and deeply rooted.

Samuel always turned to Billy for advice, no matter the situation. But this time, Samel ddn’t care about their brotherhood. His temper flared, and he backed, “I told you to follow them!”

Gripping the steering wheel tightly, Billy reluctantly complied, trailing the Rolls–Royce, Benjamin soon noticed that Samuel was tailing ham and Shirley. However, he didn’t try to lose them Benjamin’s attitude was simple: if someone wanted to follow him that badly, he would let them do so openly Still, he cast a cold glance at Shirley, who sat beside him, oblivious to what was happening ny the time they arrived at the Weiss residence, Arthur was already waiting outside the gate with Damian in his arms. He hadn’t gone inside yer The moment Shirley stepped out of the car, Tittle Damian wriggled frer from Arthur’s arms and ran toward her, his chubby hands reaching up to be held Shuley scooped him up in one swift motion, her face lighting up with affection. She couldn’t resist planting a kiss on his rosy cheek.

Benjamin exited the car shortly after, and Rachel came out to get them warmly, her face beaming with delight. Together, they entered the Weiss residence as one cheerful group.

Samuel watched the scene unfold, feeling as if a heavy stone were crushing his chest, making it hard to breathe.

Billy didn’t say a woed. Instead, he lit cigarette after cigarette, the silence between them stretching on By the time Billy had gone through his sixth cigarette, Samael finally spoke. “Let’s go back.”

Back at the Moore estate, Sophia greeted Samuel with a radiant smile, running up to him and throwing her arms around his neck.

“Samuel, you’re finally back”

Samuel looked down at her sweet, delicate face, but all he could see was the image of Shirley sitting beside Benjamin, her every movement dripping with alluring charm