Chapter 23

Kylie changed into her slippers, and she couldn't hold herself back before saying, "Why did you have to meet Owen? Didn't you want to keep our relationship a secret from everyone?" Samuel replied indifferently, "Compared to me, Owen wants it hidden even more." It was a simple sentence, yet it was filled with absolute certainty and a hint of calculated cruelty. She was at a loss for words. She said nothing else and turned to head toward her room. Just as she reached the hallway, his cold, commanding voice rang out behind her. "It's the last time you see Owen. He won't be showing up again." She stopped walking and turned back, her eyes full of disbelief. "What do you mean by that?" He let out a low, mocking laugh. "He's stepping away from the spotlight. He won't return to Seaville for the next three years." "Stepping away?" Kylie frowned. She knew little about the entertainment industry but understood that Owen was at the peak of his career. There could only be one reason for him