Chapter 76

A brief silence ensued. Just as everyone thought the matter would be dropped, Samuel suddenly said, "Elise and I haven't even divorced yet, Grandma. Don't you think you're jumping the gun? "Everyone just learned today that she's my wife, and you're planning to ship her off to the Graysons tomorrow. Do you want us to be the talk of the town?" Anna hadn't expected Samuel to speak at all. She seemed to sense something in his words. She asked, "And why haven't you divorced yet? I remember giving you the divorce papers before Thanksgiving." Samuel kept his expression calm. "Didn't you ask me to increase her compensation? The paperwork takes time." The compensation Anna had offered wasn't something that could be discussed openly in front of the other Holt family members, so she didn't press further. "Alright. Handle it as you see fit, but do it quickly." He stood. "I still have work to attend to. Happy birthday, Grandma. I should get going." Zara hurried to her feet as well. "Anna, I'