Chapter 426

“That’s correct,” Samuel nodded, the faint light in his eyes growing darker, a subtle smirk curling his lips. “I’ve kept you waiting.” His gaze shifted past Robert, settling directly on Eleanor. His smile widened, a mixture of arrogance and amusement. “Eleanor, I’m here to take you away.” The moment those words left his mouth, the atmosphere shifted. Both Eleanor and Robert’s expressions hardened. Eleanor’s thoughts raced. How did he find this place? This location was so obscure that even she, with all her resources, had spent significant time and effort navigating her way here. Yet Samuel had arrived uninvited, fully prepared. A chilling realization gripped her. Samuel wasn’t here by chance—he had a plan. She fixed her unseen gaze in his direction, her voice sharp and icy. “Samuel, who gave you the right to take me away?” Samuel didn’t respond immediately. Instead, his smile deepened, his silence more provocative than any words. Robert, meanwhile, stood like a storm about to erupt. Hi