Chapter 72

Seaville Nightscape was one of the city’s go-to restaurants for the wealthy. People came for the view—it was said you could see the best of the city lights from there, especially at night. Absolutely stunning. Denise arrived by taxi, but before she even stepped inside, she spotted Arthur and Vivian leaving the restaurant, along with Margaret and Lewis. Looked like dinner was already over. “Arthur, we've known each other a long time. These kids—there’s only so much we can control. You know Jason’s temper. Once he makes up his mind, not even his mother can talk him out of it,” Lewis said. “Mr. and Mrs. Harrington, this was supposed to be a happy occasion, but Jason backing out of the engagement really hurt our Samantha’s feelings. She adores him, always has. Now she’s crying herself to sleep every night. And that Denise—she’s also from our family. No one knows her like we do. I guess we didn’t raise her right. She’s just like her mother. If Jason won’t take Samantha, fine, but to choose