Ethan seemed oblivious to the old master's gaze and continued giving orders, "Let's consider this matter closed!"
After saying that, he lifted Alexander from the ground and solemnly announced to everyone, "Today, I officially introduce you all to my son, Alexander Miller, also known as Alex! He is a fraternal twin with my other son, Noah."
As his words fell, the matter seemed to come to an end, and thunderous applause erupted around them.
Grandpa's face turned red with anger, his eyes rolling.
Suzy's complexion was even worse than Grandpa's. She clenched her hands into fists, her fingertips deeply embedded in her flesh, unknowingly drawing blood.
Although Anna wasn't happy about it, she kept quiet.
On the other hand, the old lady nodded with satisfaction, genuinely happy from the bottom of her heart.
Noah also breathed a sigh of relief and walked to Ethan, holding his other hand.
The father and sons, all looking exactly alike, were undoubtedly a family.
Following this, the housekeeper brought the family tree, and Ethan personally added Alexander's name to it.
Thus, this kinship banquet came to an end.
Seeing the situation settled, the old master, unable to argue further in front of everyone, suppressed his anger and called Ethan into his study.
Liam and Anna also followed inside.
Samantha, worried that Ethan would be scolded, nervously held Alexander's and Noah's hands.
Noah knew her concern for his father, and comforted her, "Mommy, don't worry. Father will be fine. Although Grandpa is angry today, as long as Father stands on your side, Grandpa won't say anything."
Samantha's gaze occasionally swept towards the stairs, and she said anxiously, "I hope so!"
She was unfamiliar with the situation in the Steele family and didn't know what to expect.
She hoped Ethan wouldn't face any trouble because of Alexander.
Suddenly, she remembered something and nervously looked around the banquet hall.
Alexander curiously asked, "Mommy, what are you looking for?"
In a hurry, Samantha asked, "Have you seen Auntie Yurika? Where is she?"
Alexander was taken aback, "Auntie Yurika? Is she here today? I haven't seen her! I've only seen you all this time!"
Samantha was speechless, and she searched the banquet hall again.
Indeed, she didn't see Nick anywhere.
She suddenly understood what was happening and took out her phone to call Yurika.
However, the phone on the other end indicated that it was turned off.
Unable to hold back, Samantha said to Noah, "Noah, do you have Uncle Nick's phone number? Call him and ask where he is."
"I do! Please wait a moment!" Noah nodded obediently, taking out his phone to call Nick.
The result was the same – it said the phone was turned off.
Samantha couldn't help but sigh.
Two people were missing at the same time.
Without guessing, she knew they must be together now.
She really wished she could find Yurika and pry open her head to see what was inside.
She had been warned to stay away from Nick, yet she still...
Sigh—
What if something happened to them?
Really not reassuring.
...
After a while, Liam and Anna came down one after the other.
But there was no sign of Ethan.
Samantha asked Alexander and Noah to find out from Anna about the situation and inquire about Ethan.
At that moment, a servant suddenly approached Samantha and whispered, "Miss Miller, the young master is waiting for you on the terrace in the back garden. He has something to tell you, and he wants you to come over."
Samantha asked, "Young Master? Ethan?"
The servant nodded, "Yes!"
Samantha didn't doubt him. She followed the servant.
After a while.
The servant led Samantha to the terrace in the back garden.
The terrace was empty.
The servant respectfully offered Samantha a cup of tea, bowing his head. "The young master will be here shortly. Please have some tea first. If you have any orders, feel free to give them."
Samantha didn't suspect anything. She took the tea from him, sat on the stone bench on the terrace, sipping her tea while waiting for Ethan.
The servant sneaked a glance at her, a wicked smile playing on his lips, a hint of sinister satisfaction in his eyes.
Seeing Samantha finish her tea, the servant quietly refilled her cup.
Samantha, feeling bored waiting, drank another cup.
Seeing Samantha finishing both cups of tea, the servant immediately found an excuse to slip away, saying, "Miss Miller, let me check why the young master hasn't arrived yet."
Samantha still didn't suspect him, nodding, "Thank you!"
"Not at all!"
After saying that, the servant bowed and left.
Once the servant left, he never came back.
Samantha waited for a while.
Seeing the servant hadn't returned and Ethan was nowhere to be found, she felt puzzled. She was about to get up and check when a sudden surge of heat rose in her body.
She touched her face, realizing it was burning hot.
An unnamed fire was raging through her body like a headless fly, causing an inexplicable anxiety. Glancing at the empty cup on the stone table, she suddenly guessed what was happening and stumbled, attempting to leave.
However, her legs refused to exert any strength.
Her entire body turned limp, boneless.
Trying to reach for her phone to call for help, suddenly, a male voice came from not far behind her.
"Who are you? What do you want from me?"
Samantha was stunned, afraid to turn around. Leaning weakly against a pillar in the pavilion, she anxiously said, "Leave, hurry and leave, don't come over..."
Her body was hot.
The symptoms were exactly the same as that night five years ago.
She knew she had been drugged again.
A strong aphrodisiac.
Once the drug took effect, she wouldn't be able to control herself.
If a man suddenly appeared now, she couldn't guarantee what she might do.
The only person she could think of who repeatedly targeted her and used the same tricks was Suzy.
The man with handsome sword-like eyebrows furrowed tightly, grabbed her wrist, pulled her towards him, and sternly demanded, "I've arrived. Give me the item!"
Samantha looked at the man in front of her with blurry eyes.
Surprisingly, it was Albert Davis, Ellena's fiance.
Suzy was truly malicious.
If she got involved with Albert, she would offend both the Steele family and the Davis family, two major clans.
By then, not only would she not be able to stay in the capital, but she might not even leave here alive.
No.
She had to leave immediately.
She had to maintain a safe distance from Albert.
Thinking of this, she forcefully pinched her thigh, the pain temporarily clearing her mind. Desperately trying to break free, Albert, however, had no intention of letting her go, staring at her expressionlessly, warning, "Give me the photo, or I won't be polite with you!"
Waves of heat surged again.
Samantha involuntarily pressed against Albert, the cool touch making her shamefully moan, "Mm..."
Her voice was hoarse, sounding particularly ambiguous in the dark night, full of temptation.
Albert's body instantly reacted.
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