Chapter 1640

"No way!" Xiao Qingqing retorted without a second thought. Even though she had teased him first, she never imagined Samuel would make such an outrageous demand. If she didn’t already know he had feelings for someone else, she might have even thought he was interested in her! Xiao Qingqing refused to back down. After what had happened between them that night, she had already resolved never to marry in this lifetime. But to convince Samuel, she had no choice but to say, "Uncle, it’s already inappropriate for us—a man and a woman—to be living alone in the same house. If we share a room on top of that, I’ll never be able to marry anyone." Samuel’s expression had been calm, but the moment she finished speaking, Xiao Qingqing could clearly sense the air around him turn sharp and icy. His gaze bore into her, heavy and unreadable, as he remained silent. Her heart pounded, but on this matter, she wouldn’t yield an inch. Finally, Samuel looked away and got up from the bed. Seeing this, Xiao Qing