Samantha suddenly shivered, meeting Ethan's cold gaze, noticing his unpleasant expression. Feeling inexplicable, she couldn't be bothered to deal with him and said to Yurika, "Don't be deceived by his good looks. He has always harbored feelings for another woman. Being with a man like him will only bring you pain."
If Jessica was his ex-girlfriend. maybe it would be alright.
But if it was another woman who had passed away when their feelings were at their deepest, then, this woman would reside in this man's heart for the rest of his life, unable to be erased.
Women fear encountering such men the most.
Unfortunately, Nick was exactly that kind of unattainable man.
This unforgettable love wasn't something any other woman could easily replace.
Yurika shrugged, indifferent, "Just play around, no need to invest real feelings. As the saying goes, it's not about eternity, it's about having had it."
While speaking, her gaze never left Nick's face.
Last time at the hospital, she didn't take a close look. Today, seeing him, she was pleasantly surprised.
Even if she couldn't have Justin, finding a substitute to ease her emotional turmoil would suffice.
Regardless of whether he had someone unforgettable. She wasn't planning to win his heart. Having him would be enough.
Samantha was shocked by her outrageous words. She couldn't help but knock on her head forcefully, seriously warning her, "Let me tell you, you better put away those thoughts of yours. Even if you set your sights on Oliver next to you, I won't object. But Nick is definitely off-limits. He's not suitable for you."
After this period of interaction.
Regarding Ethan's two brothers.
She preferred Oliver more.
Oliver is rational, steady. He was a good man suitable for marriage.
Nick not only had someone in his heart but also was impulsive and easily angered.
Being with such a man wouldn't bring happiness.
Yurika pursed her lips, not saying anything more.
But her gaze kept wandering on Nick, with a hint of teasing and determination in her eyes.
Seeing them chatting as if no one else were around, Ethan's expression became even more unpleasant. He strode up to Samantha, blocking her view, and said expressionlessly, "Have you seen enough?"
Samantha rolled her eyes at him and took out the invitation, saying, "Here!"
"If you ever dare to look at other men again, I'll gouge your eyes out." After coldly warning her, Ethan took the invitation from her hand.
Opening it and looking at it, he saw his seal.
The invitation was genuine.
But the servant at the door said it was fake.
Ethan exuded a cold aura all over his body and asked sternly, "Who told you it was fake?"
Samantha pushed him aside, searched around the door, and unconsciously furrowed her brows, "The servant who stopped me earlier isn't here."
A chill emanated from Ethan's icy eyes. He took Samantha's hand and walked inside, solemnly promising, "I will investigate today's events thoroughly."
Even if Samantha was foolish, she knew she had been manipulated again.
Apart from Anna, she couldn't think of anyone else who could manipulate her in the Steele family.
However, this was just her speculation, and she had no evidence.
Yurika deliberately slowed down and walked up to Nick, smiling sweetly, "Hey handsome, I'm Yurika, Samantha's friend. Can I have your contact? Let's get to know each other and be friends."
Nick glanced coldly at her, full of disdain.
"Sorry, I'm not interested in women like you!"
With that, he walked away without looking back.
He had seen many women like Yurika before. The ones he despised the most were women who threw themselves at him.
This was the first time Yurika had been rejected.
In the past, men had always chased after her one after another.
This was the first time she had taken the initiative and been turned down.
Ha! How amusing.
She became thoroughly interested and wanted to see if he was really that hard to pursue.
...
As Ethan led Samantha into the venue, the previously bustling hall suddenly fell silent.
Everyone was shocked to see the two holding hands.
Whispers broke out involuntarily.
"Who is this woman? Why have we never seen her before?"
"Yeah! Didn't President Steele just cancel the engagement with Suzy? How come he's already with another woman so soon?"
"It seems like their relationship is very complicated."
"I've never seen President Steele bring a woman to a public event before, nor have I ever seen him so intimate with a woman. He was engaged to Suzy for four years, when did he ever bring Suzy to a banquet?"
"Could it be that she's the woman President Steele likes?"
Their discussions reached Anna's ears.
Anna's chest heaved with anger. Her delicately made-up face twisted into a grimace.
She actually managed to come in.
This couldn't stop her.
The old lady beside her asked in confusion, "Who is this woman?"
Before Anna could speak, Liam’s second brother’s wife, Claudia, sneered, "Mother, don't you know?! This woman is the one who hid our Alexander for four years. If it wasn't for her, Alexander would have come back long ago."
Anna frowned displeasedly, "Claudia, what you said is not right! Even if Samantha has a million faults, it's a fact that she raised Alexander for four years. It's also a fact that she educated him to be clever and sensible. We should be fair in our judgments and keep things separate."
Although she didn't like Samantha, she couldn't tolerate others vilifying her like this. Regardless, she had raised Alexander for four years, and she was the woman her son liked.
To speak ill of Samantha like this was a slap in the face to her and her son.
Claudia smirked, neither smiling nor frowning, "Sister-in-law, you’re really generous, truly admirable! People who don't know would think she's your daughter-in-law!"
Anna's expression turned stern, and she said sternly, "My daughter-in-law can only be the biological mother of my grandson! Your attempts to sow discord between us are useless to me."
Seeing her unwavering, Claudia shut her mouth with a disgruntled expression, no longer trying to stir up trouble.
The old lady understood Samantha's identity and looked at her with a thoughtful gaze, her cloudy eyes seemingly filled with hidden meaning.
Samantha also heard the discussions, and she tried to withdraw her hand from Ethan's grip, but he held on tightly.
Suzy's eyes almost shot fire. Jealousy made her eyes turn red, like a wild beast on the verge of madness. She was about to rush forward and tear Samantha apart.
At that moment, Alexander and Noah heard the news and ran over panting. When they saw Samantha, their eyes turned red instantly. They rushed over and hugged her legs tightly, choking with sobs, "Mommy, you finally came! I thought you didn't want me, that you wouldn't come!"
Noah, unlike Alexander who was emotionally expressive, stood quietly on the side, his eyes red as he looked at Samantha, happily saying, "Mommy, you're here, we've been waiting for you for so long."
Samantha reached out and pulled Noah into her embrace as well, rubbing their little heads and laughing, "I promised you that I would come today, and I definitely did. The things I promised you, I will definitely fulfill."
Alexander and Noah cried tears of joy.
Ethan was handsome and elegant, Samantha was intelligent and beautiful, plus the two beautiful children.
They looked like a happy family of four.
Suzy was trembling with anger, losing her reason, she rushed forward and slapped Samantha hard!
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