Chapter 1636

Both Samuel and Bryce were part of The Lucent. However, Samuel wasn't The Lucent's puppet and never intended to be. His collaboration with The Lucent had always been a matter of convenience—a simple exchange of needs. But The Lucent wanted more than just cooperation. They yearned for more. What The Lucent sought was absolute submission from the Palmer family. When Samuel didn't respond, Bryce broke the silence by saying, "Oh, by the way, I just saw Ms. Palmer crying her eyes out, poor thing. "Since I know her from way back, maybe I should go comfort her? It may ease her sorrow a bit..." Before he could finish his sentence, Samuel's blade was pressed against his throat. The blade moved so fast it drew blood in an instant. However, it was only a minor cut, nothing life-threatening. "Stay the hell away from my sister! If you so much as think about hurting her, I'll kill you!" Samuel's gaze was icy and lethal. Bryce, however, merely smirked playfully. "I meant no harm, but if yo