Chapter 22

The ornate wrought-iron gates swung open, and a sleek Maybach slowly rolled out from inside Moore Manor. Samuel spotted her immediately. His gaze locked with Shirley's. Shirley's heart clenched tightly as if seized by an unseen hand. Without hesitation, she slammed her foot down on the accelerator, swerving her car directly into the Maybach's path to block it. The driver slammed on the brakes. However, his curses were cut short as he recognized Shirley through the windshield. His frustration quickly dissolved into uneasy silence. The abrupt stop had caused Sophia to hit her head against the window, and she cried out in pain. Samuel's face darkened with concern as he carefully checked Sophia over. Only after ensuring she was unharmed did he turn back to Shirley. His typically composed features were tinged with irritation. "Shirley, what is it now?" Just last night, she had come to inform him about her supposed wedding, and now, here she was again. It only confirmed his suspicion t