Chapter 73

Matthew's expression darkened in just a few seconds. He clenched his teeth, glaring at Samantha. "Do you really have to do this? Do you have to push me this far?" Samantha met his gaze head-on, unwavering. "I'm not interested in hearing nonsense. Are you giving it to me or not?" "We raised such an ungrateful brat… Are you trying to drive me to my grave? You heartless brat! You've disappointed me beyond words! The biggest mistake of my life was raising you instead of choking you to death at birth!" He spewed his venomous curses, never once addressing the actual issue of returning the manuscripts. Samantha picked up her bag and made a move to leave. "Alright. Since you've made your decision, I'll see you in court." Afraid she was serious, he finally dropped his act, his voice laced with anger. "If I give you the manuscripts, you won't press charges?" "That's right." "How do I know you're telling the truth?" "I'll write you a statement of forgiveness." "Fine. I'll bring the man