Chapter 235

Samuel gazed thoughtfully at the bowl of soup Eliana had personally served him, his expression unreadable. "This soup has quite a few ingredients, doesn't it?" Eliana replied, "What? Do you think I'm trying to poison you?" "Perhaps not to that extent. I was just joking." Natasha quickly interjected to smooth things over. "Don't say that, Sammy. I've had the soup, too. If it were poisoned, I'd be in trouble as well. Besides, Madam Foster isn't that kind of person. Don't misunderstand her." Samuel ignored Natasha, setting his cutlery down. "You all keep eating." "Samuel, don't be in such a rush to leave. I have something to discuss with you," Eliana called after him again. Samuel stopped. "What is it?" "Let's go to the study. I want to talk to you privately." "Is there something you can't say in front of Natasha?" Eliana replied, "Natasha wouldn't understand. She's still young. I just want to have a word with you." Natasha sat silently, glancing back and forth between Eliana an