Chapter 443

"But," Eleanor closed her eyes, a serene expression settling over her face, "that doesn't stop me from wanting to do something." A small, almost imperceptible smile curled at the corner of her lips. "Do you know what that is?" Samuel stared at her, momentarily stunned. Something about her expression, the quiet certainty in her voice, sent a chill down his spine. Then, suddenly, a realization dawned on him. His eyes widened slightly, disbelief flickering across his face. He fell silent for a long moment, scrutinizing Eleanor with an intensity that could have burned through stone. Finally, his voice came, low and incredulous. "Did you deceive me?" He should have realized it sooner. The signs had been there, but he had been too blinded, too trusting of the girl standing before him. "You wanted to see Robert... It was never about the other half of the key, was it?" Samuel clenched his jaw, his expression darkening as he uttered each word with deliberate force. Eleanor didn't hesitate. She