Samantha's mind went blank as if she was struck by lightning.
"How could that be ... You can't do anything?"
Even Gabriel could not help her. Did it mean that it was impossible to save her brother?
Thinking that her brother was taken away by the police, she panicked.
Seeing Samantha grabbing his sleeve, Gabriel threw a deep gaze.
"Ask Ruben to withdraw the lawsuit if you want to help Stanley."
Samantha was desperate suddenly.
How could it be possible? Ruben was not willing to let go of Stanley easily.
Compared with making Ruben withdraw the lawsuit, it may be easier to quit the role and let Peyton fulfill her promise.
She could do nothing with Ruben.
Gabriel held her cold hands with a reassuring look.
"I know it's hard. Ruben is a nightmare to you, but you should have the courage to defeat it."
Samantha looked at him at a loss and her body became stiff.
Was it the only way?
Compared with being humiliated by Peyton, she would rather choose to believe Ruben. Peyton may break her promise, but Ruben wouldn't.
She was willing to do anything for her brother.
Only her brother and foster mother were her family.
She couldn't let her brother be sent to prison.
Thinking this way, Samantha made a decision. She closed her eyes and made a fist.
"Ruben."
"I will see you soon"
"Do you expect our meeting?"
...
Stanley was in the police station. Samantha was not clear about what happened there. After Gabriel leave the hospital, she was discharged from the hospital.
However, she neither went back the set nor went to Mirror Lake.
She came to this place that was familiar to her. Staring at the luxurious villa that stood at night, she felt a chill over her body.
Three months ago, she kneeled down to beg him like a dog.
Now, she had to come back here.
Did God like to tease her so much? She made every effort to avoid Ruben, but an invisible hand seemed to control her.
The servants invited her into the villa with respect. She looked at the villa where she had lived before, tears stood at the rim of her eyes.
She used to be the hostess here.
However, in Ruben's eyes, she was less than a dog.
When the past came to her mind, her eyesight was blurred.
"Mr Knight, what do you want to withdraw the lawsuit?" Samantha looked down, held back her tears and put it bluntly.
Once she went in, she saw the man sitting on sofa and drinking coffee. The light in the living room was a bit dim.
Ruben sat there, reserved and handsome. The elegance and gentleness of a noble man were shown between his eyebrow.
The man's vibe was so strong that Samantha stepped forward slowly.
"Why do I withdraw the lawsuit?" Ruben looked up and stoke the lid of his tea cup.
Samantha stood in front, "Mr Knight, what do you want?"
Hearing that, Ruben's gaze turned cold and sullen. He said in a cold voice, "Is that the way you ask for something? Even Gabriel doesn't have the guts to be so arrogant to me. What do you think you are?"
Ruben said slowly and seemed to strengthen her sense of fear.
Samantha looked pale but pretended to be calm, "It's my fault. So, please tell me, what can I do to make you let go of Stanley? You treat him in this way. Aren't you afraid that Peyton will be mad at you?"
Ruben threw a sharp gaze, "Don't play tricks with me. You are naive to me."
Samantha's heart skipped a beat, "You've seen me through."
She felt a bit embarrassed but pulled herself together soon.
Ruben gave her a deep gaze and seemed to have some plans, "What rights do you have to ask me for help? Tell me."
Ruben looked up and looked straight at this woman, who stared at her with stubborn and angry brown eyes.
All of a sudden, he recalled her eyes with hatred yesterday.
She hated him so much. Why did she stand in front of him? She did so to mitigate Stanley's crime? But ... it may not be the truth.
"Mr Powell shouldn't have started the fight, but you didn't get hurt. Please forgive him..." Samantha closed her eyes and became clear-minded when she opened her eyes.
She knew that Ruben would not agree that easily. What did he really want?
"I can make up for your injuries, no matter how much money you want."
Ruben sneered and raised his eyebrow with bruises in his forehead and cheeks, "Money?"
He looked at her as if she was a joke.
Samantha suddenly realized that Ruben was very rich. He didn't want the money but vent his anger.
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