Chapter 859

After only a few steps, Samantha was stopped by a group of tall, brawny men dressed in black, their faces hidden behind masks. The one in the lead had a long, jagged scar on his face that resembled a centipede. He slowly held out his hand, blocking Samantha's path, and spoke in a cold voice. "What did you do to Mr. Lynch? Without his permission, you're not free to leave." The moment he finished speaking, a gun barrel pointed straight at Samantha's forehead. She felt a sudden chill on her scalp. Thinking about how she had just been torn over Joseph's words a moment ago, she couldn't help finding it somewhat ironic. So this was Joseph's plan all along. She should have known he wouldn't show such kindness. Samantha took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. She lifted her head slightly and gave in without the slightest hesitation. "Hey, don't do anything rash. We can talk this out. Don't worry, Joseph is fine. He'll wake up on his own in a couple of days. Could you please put the gun