Chapter 420

"Much better," Julien replied, leaning against the railing. His complexion had improved noticeably since before. Samuel's eyes scanned him. Then, he asked bluntly, "What did you tell Shelly last night?" "She told you?" Samuel didn't answer, his silence confirming enough. Julien chuckled softly. "Did you force her again?" "What do you mean by force?" "Isn't it obvious? You've been forcing her all along. The only reason she's still with you and hasn't divorced you is because of whatever manipulative tricks you pulled. She doesn't love you anymore, Samuel. I know that. Back then, she agreed to remarry you because of me. Doesn't it embarrass you as a man to stoop this low?" Samuel met his accusations with unapologetic calm. "Whatever means I use to win my wife back in my business. As long as it works on her, why should you care? And what happens between us, a husband and wife, has nothing to do with you." "Samuel, you've hurt her before, haven't you? Natasha wasn't enough for you;