Chapter 163

Julien replied to the message, "It's fine now. Sorry to disturb you." Samuel felt frustrated just looking at Julien's message. He had left the conversation hanging, unfinished. Without hesitation, he called Julien directly. The phone rang for a moment before someone finally picked up. Before Julien could say a word, Samuel blurted out, "What did you want this afternoon?" There was silence on the other end. Just as Samuel's patience began to wear thin, Shelmaine's voice came through, saying, "He went downstairs to grab something and didn't take his phone. Please hold." "Is he at your place, or are you at his?" Samuel sneered, his voice dripping with mockery. Shelmaine didn't answer his question and instead said, "I'll let him know you called when he gets back." Samuel pressed her, his urgency rising, "Are you deliberately answering his calls so I know you two are together?" Shelmaine replied, "It's not as sordid as you think." "Shelmaine, do you think I can't do anything just b