Chapter 233

Samuel didn't have much of a reaction. His expression was unreadable, leaving Natasha feeling increasingly anxious. "Sammy…" Natasha tried again, "Can you please not be mad at me?" Samuel chuckled lightly, his handsome features twisted in playful mockery as he looked at her. "This isn't your first time seeing her. So what's the big deal?" "It's not like that—" "Enough," Samuel cut her off, losing interest in the conversation. He stood up to leave. Just as he was about to step away, a maid asked, "Mr. Hasting, where are you going?" "Just stepping out for a smoke." He made his way to the yard to smoke. The Hasting mansion was located in the bustling city center, a spacious courtyard-style flat. A maple tree stood tall at the entrance. Its trunk was straight. With winter here, the tree was bare, stripped of its leaves. Samuel stood beside it, smoking, when his phone rang. It was Brody. He glanced at the screen, then looked back to see Natasha following him outside. He declined t