Chapter 199

The commotion back at the main house was just the tip of the iceberg. It was nowhere near the point of open confrontation yet. Since Alexander Perkins had no intention of backing down, playing dumb was the only option he had left. That’s why he came up with the idea of letting "Mrs. Perkins tag along for an inspection.” With Caitlin Jordan taking the spotlight, he had the perfect excuse to skip that shady, tension-filled family meeting. “What exactly happened?” Nicholas Perkins asked with a small frown. “Big brother, let’s talk downstairs,” Alexander said, pushing the wheelchair toward the indoor elevator. Samantha Quin vaguely heard Nicholas speaking outside the room, but she was so wiped out, her eyes wouldn't stay open for anything. Knowing Alexander was handling things out there, she figured she could just keep sleeping without a care. Downstairs, a young woman was already standing in the living room. Delicate features paired with sharp, calculating eyes—definitely not the innocent