Chapter 188

“What did Stephen say to you?” Her voice trembled, and it felt like her world was spinning. Why was this happening? In her mind, a thought emerged—she had to escape. Whether Stephen knew the truth or not, she had to run. Staying here with him was too dangerous.

“Stephen asked me some strange questions last night. He wanted me to tell him some things, and he said that if I didn’t tell him now, I wouldn’t have another chance later. I was really scared,” Samuel explained, his voice softening. “I didn’t say anything, but his eyes looked calm, yet I felt like he was holding back. So, he must know something. He just wants us to confess, because what we say on our own and what he investigates are completely different things.”

Samuel’s slow explanation made it clear that he understood a bit about Stephen’s personality. After all, he had investigated all of Stephen’s likes and dislikes as a child to win his father’s favor.

Liliana’s whole body suddenly tensed. It was almost