Chapter 55
Samuel let out a mocking laugh. “I’m making you.”
I could not help but scoff. “What are you, a dog marking your territory?
I tore off the gauze that had been covering my eyes and glanced at him. There was a faint scratch on his shoulder from when I lashed out earlier, but it did not seem deep since it had already stopped bleeding Given my chaotic swing, it was impressive how he had dodged the brunt of it
Samuel’s expression darkened, but for some reason, he held back with a cold laugh, he muttered, “You’re getting bolder with me every day.”
1 did not respond, but he suddenly frowned. His voice suddenly turned sharp as he questioned me, “Tell me, what did you do to Leonardo? First, he sends you warm milk and bread. Then, be got a woman to bring you water.”
Feigning surprise, I replied. “Itwashim?”
Samuel’s tone dropped to an icy chill. “Are you blind to his intentions? Do you really think he’s being kind? You actually believe he pities you?”
Before I could respond, Yvette’s voice called out in the distance. Samuel seemed to snap out of his thoughts. He grabbed my arm and dragged me back toward other
When Yvette saw us, she froze momentarily. Then, she asked with concern lacing her tone, “Where were you two? Samuel, you’re hurt! Are you olay?”
the
Leonardo stepped forward, glancing between me and Samuel. “Samuel seems particularly agitated tonight. Perhaps it’s because I gave Jullet a few things earlier. It’s really bothering him.” he said lightly, though his gaze was sharp.
Samuel’s expression darkened immediately. “What’s that supposed to mean, Leonardo? Are you saying you did it on purpose?”
Leonardo adjusted his glasses, his expression unreadable. “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
I lowered my eyes, recognizing Leonardo’s game. He was intentionally provoking Samuel, stoking his possessiveness and anger while making himself look innocent. The goal was clear- he wanted Yvette to think Samuel was jealous, creating an opportunity for himself to swoop in.
Nonetheless, I couldn’t care less about that. After all, I had prepared a little surprise for all of them.
Whispers began spreading around us as people pointed to the sky, murmuring words like “drones” and “message“. The three of them looked up, their eyes locking onto the illuminated words written by drones against the dark sky“Yvette, I’ve liked you for years.“”
The drones flew away after displaying the message, leaving behind three people with vastly different expressions. Yvette looked appropriately confused, her voice uncertain. “W–What was that?”
appeared flustered, her guilt evident as she tried to retreat. Her body language betrayed her discomfort, and I noticed how she avoided making eye contact with Samuel
I knew Yvette’s dependency on Samuel came with dearly unsettled her.
a possessive edge, but deep down, her heart belonged to Gideon. The possibility of Samuel confessing to her
Leonardo adjusted his glasses a
again, bus cold gaze settling on Samuel On the other hand, Samuel’s posture was stiff, a sign that he was holding back a surge of
In my past life, I w the one who suffered under thear tangled dynamics. But to this life, it would be their turn to endure the toment.
Even until my deaths in my previous life, Yvette never ended up with any of them. It was clear she resisted crossing that line, avoiding any confrontation that might Chatter the delicate balance.
They only wanted to protect Yvette, someone they believed was delicate and fragile. Hence, they came to an unspoken agreement to treat her well without anyone daring to break the boundary
It was fine by me. I was out the willing to be the “bad guy this time. I woke their tense silence, tegning ignorance and asking, “What are you all talking about? In thete something in the sky? I thank Heard people mentioning it.”
amuel suddenly exploded, shaunting, “Did I say you could talk?”
I handled at his outburst, though it was not out of fear. Leonido frowned and asked, “Why are you yelling at Juliet?*
Samuel let out a cold laugh, running on Leonardo. “What’s the matter, Leonardo? Does it bother you when I raise my voice at her? Are you getting attached to my mostan* 18 you like her, Fill you love for a few days Just rember to retiner when you’re done. Don’t go chasing things you’ll never have!” Betuar le cuidd finaste, he was putu led square in the tare.
