Chapter 23

Sensing that this was probably something important, Samantha leaned toward Cynthia and listened attentively. "My design portfolio is in the safe in the storage room of the third floor of my house," Cynthia said weakly. "The safe is in the third row of cabinets on the right side of the door. You'll see it when you open the cabinet… The key is in my bag, so remember to take it with you later. "Samantha, you're the one I trust the most. It's my most valuable creation and precious legacy. You must keep it safe and help realize its true value." Samantha nodded solemnly, memorizing every word Cynthia said. Cynthia pressed her lips together, still inevitably worried about Matthew. "If Matt really can't hold on any longer, please find a way to help him just this once," she choked out. "Please, just once will do…" Samantha looked at Cynthia's tearful expression. Although she didn't know how she could possibly help Matthew, she couldn't refuse. Cynthia had always pampered her since s