Chapter 13

"Who did this? Who's trying to slander me? Turn it off!" Samantha shouted furiously. She had lost her composure as she ran toward the media controls, yelling at the staff. The murmurs among the guests grew louder. Every face was filled with confusion and doubt. But Christopher knew it was true. He knew Samantha too well. When she was cornered, she would respond with this kind of panicked outrage. It was like a bucket of cold water had been poured over him. He stood frozen in place. After Samantha's mother passed away, Albert still refused to let her return to the country. He didn't approve of the two of them being together. Samantha had only returned after Albert's death. As for Robert… Christopher remembered how terrified Brooklyn was that day, and she had played the recording for him. She even sent it to him again afterward. Yet, both times, he didn't believe her. Christopher swayed, nearly collapsing. "Dear guests," Samantha said, having composed herself as she stood on sta