After leaving the Emperor Group, Suzy went straight to the Steele family's old mansion.
Upon seeing Anna, she cried with such a sense of grievance.
"Auntie, you must help me! Ethan is with Samantha again. If this continues, she will truly become Noah's stepmother. Noah has been introverted since childhood, and if he gets another stepmother, what will he do?!"
Anna didn't like her son being accused, slightly furrowing her brow, displeased. "Ethan personally told me that he's not interested in Samantha. Don't be suspicious for no reason."
Seeing her disbelief, Suzy took out photos Samantha had sent her and a small video Karen had sent.
"Look, this video was taken by Samantha in the lounge of Ethan's office. You should know that the lounge is a very private place, and Samantha can freely come and go there. Also, look at Ethan's neck, it's covered in hickeys..."
The more she spoke, the angrier she became.
Images of Samantha and Ethan entwined involuntarily flashed in her mind.
Jealousy surged in her heart.
She wished she could tear Samantha to pieces.
Anna, being experienced, could immediately discern what had happened with just one glance.
Her face instantly turned as ugly as a color palette.
Suzy brought out another video taken by Karen.
"And this, they had just come out of the lounge, and Ethan spent millions on Samantha, buying a room full of luxury goods. If their relationship is innocent, why would Ethan spend so much on her?"
As she spoke, she cried again, full of grievances.
Anna's temples throbbed with anger. She never expected that her son would deceive her for a woman.
"Enough, I understand! I will handle this matter!"
Suzy took a step back, adopting a strategic retreat. "Auntie, I like Ethan, but I also know that forced love is not sweet. If he really doesn't like me, I don't want to insist. But Noah is the child I carried for nine months, and I can't let him be bullied by a stepmother. Samantha is my real sister; I know her too well. If Ethan ultimately decides to marry Samantha, I hope you can grant me custody of Noah. For the sake of Noah, I can remain unmarried for a lifetime, just hoping to raise him into a successful person."
Anna suppressed her anger and assured her, "Rest assured, Noah's mother can only be you."
With her assurance, Suzy undoubtedly swallowed a reassuring pill.
After leaving the old mansion, Suzy made a phone call.
"Brother Tiger, how is the plan going?"
"It's in progress. Once the time is right, we'll take action..."
Suzy smirked triumphantly, "Hurry up, within three days, I want to see the body of that little bastard..."
...
In the evening.
Alexander and Noah met behind the artificial hill according to the agreement, exchanging their identities.
After changing their clothes, they prepared to leave one after another.
Suddenly, Alexander, who had just walked out, turned back, covered Noah's mouth, pulled him to the stone wall, and whispered in his ear, "I saw Daddy and Mommy."
Noah widened his eyes in surprise.
Sure enough, two figures approached from afar.
The two of them stood close together, their shadows elongated by the streetlights.
Ethan escorted Samantha downstairs.
Reluctant in his heart, his thin lips habitually pursed.
"Send me a message after you get home."
Samantha hooked her arm around his neck, tiptoed, and kissed his thin lips, "Thank you for sending me home. I'll treat you to dinner another day."
Ethan naturally embraced her waist, his eagle-like eyes fixed on her, "Not enough."
Samantha smiled coquettishly and kissed his thin lips again.
Unlike the previous light peck, this kiss was bold and passionate.
The cool scent of mint filled their nostrils.
Samantha's breath became erratic, her heart beating involuntarily faster. The calm lake of her heart seemed to be disturbed by a small pebble, creating subtle ripples.
Ethan thoroughly enjoyed her initiative, his strong arms encircling her slender waist.
Their bodies pressed tightly against each other.
Through the thin fabric, they could clearly feel each other's warmth.
Alexander immediately covered Noah's eyes, saying, "Don't look if it's indecent..."
While restraining Noah's eyes, Alexander couldn't help but stare at them.
Noah silently removed her hand, looking at the two not far away. He couldn't help but lift his lips in satisfaction, smiling contentedly.
Father and Miss Samantha were finally together.
His plan was half successful.
Samantha and Ethan kissed passionately, reluctant to part.
It wasn't until Samantha was almost breathless, on the verge of suffocation, that they reluctantly separated.
Samantha's arms hooked around his neck, her body weakly hanging on him, gasping for breath, she said, "Be careful on your way back."
Ethan, fearing she might stumble, steadied her by holding her waist and nodded gently.
After Samantha recovered some strength, she waved goodbye to Ethan.
Ethan watched her disappear from his sight before turning to leave.
Both of them left, but Alexander and Noah were still excited and unable to calm down.
"Daddy and Mommy are finally together. Our family will be reunited soon. It's so great."
Noah nodded.
Although he tried hard to restrain his joy and not let it show, the slight curve of his lips and the expression in his eyes betrayed his true feelings.
Alexander asked, "It's been a week already. The results of the paternity test should be out, right?"
Noah shook his head, "They said it would be the fastest in a week. I called yesterday, and they said it would take another week."
He hoped that his father and Miss. Samantha could firmly settle down in the coming week.
Then, he could confidently reveal the results.
Noah couldn't imagine what would happen if Alexander found out that he wasn't Miss Samantha's biological son.
Alexander didn't doubt his words and left the artificial hill ahead of him. Noah followed.
...
When Samantha returned home, she saw a room full of clothes. Karen and Charlotte were sitting among the clothes. Karen's face looked unpleasant.
Charlotte, on the other hand, was excited, examining one piece of clothing after another.
Upon seeing Samantha enter, Charlotte immediately jumped into her arms, "Mommy, so many beautiful clothes, the house can't fit them all."
Samantha looked at Karen's gloomy face, walked over with a smile, and said, "Karen, see if there's anything you like. I'll give it to you."
Karen's mouth twitched, and she forced a smile, "No need. These are gifts from Mr. Steele to you. It's his affection for you."
Pretending not to notice Karen's expression, Samantha said nonchalantly, "It's okay. We're the best of friends. What's mine is yours, and what's yours is mine! Besides, I've been staying at your place for so long, consider it as paying rent."
Karen felt a sense of humiliation. Her face became even uglier. She reluctantly took out a goose-yellow chiffon dress from the shopping bag, saying, "I think this one looks good. I’ll take it.”
Samantha stuffed all the clothes of the same style but different colors into her arms, saying, "Take them all."
"Tha... thank you..." Karen forced a smile while thanking her.
The clothes in her arms felt like needles, pricking her skin painfully.
At this moment, the front door opened, and Noah walked in, followed by Yurika.
Seeing Yurika, both Samantha and Karen's expressions soured.
Karen walked over to Yurika with a feigned smile, holding her hand, and said gently, "Yurika, come and take a look. Mr. Steele has sent so many clothes for Samantha. Quickly pick a few."
Yurika pulled her hand away with disdain.
Seeing this, Samantha, displeased, furrowed her brows, walked over, and shielded Karen behind her, saying guardedly, "Karen is innocent. If there's any grudge, it's against me."
Her attitude deeply stung Yurika's heart.
Her eyes instantly reddened. She took a deep breath and pretended to be indifferent, "Rest assured, I won't bully her anymore in the future! I came to pack my things. From now on, we go our separate ways and won't cross paths again."
After saying that, she pushed aside the two standing in front of her and went straight to her room.
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