Chapter 351

Shelmaine grabbed her lawyer by the arm and hurried in the opposite direction, desperate to avoid Samuel. Anywhere would do, as long as it got her out of his sight. She could handle facing him in court, but seeing him in a casual, uncontrolled setting like this was too much. Once they had put enough distance between them, Shelmaine finally dared to glance back over her shoulder. Fortunately, Samuel hadn't followed them. Her heart raced uncontrollably, pounding so hard it felt like it might burst from her chest. A cold shiver crept up her spine, and the wind cut through her like ice. Two years had passed, and yet, seeing him now, more composed and commanding than ever, made her realize that she wasn't as prepared as she thought. He seemed even more refined and distant than before. Shelmaine clenched her teeth. She had tried to brace herself, but the mere sight of him still rattled her. Her lawyer, who had seen Samuel in passing before, noticed Shelmaine's shaken expression and