Chapter 20

In the living room, Samantha White was sitting on the couch, wearing silk pajamas that accentuated her devilish figure. She raised a pretty brow when she saw the other woman entering. "Oh, if it isn't Irene!" Irene clenched her fists and was surprised that Samantha had moved in while her mother was sick. She then glanced at Samantha's wrist and noticed the bangle that looked like it cost an arm and a leg. It seemed that things had taken a turn at the Spencer household after they received the Jeffersons' dowry. Despite feeling embittered, she said, "I'm here to talk to Lionel." Samantha brushed her thick, maroon curls and replied, "He's not here." Irene quickly turned to leave, but Samantha called out to her. "Stop—did you come to ask for money? Why would you need money when you're Mrs. Jefferson now? I'm telling you, we don't have any money for you. I'm sure you know how much your mother's surgery costs." Irene pursed her lips. Samantha was merely a mistress, but she acted as i