The Mafia Lord's Secret Lover (Evelyn) novel Chapter 373

Chapter 373: Promise Me Three Things

Then—

A soft knock echoed against the wardroom door.

Every head turned toward the sound, including Evelyn’s. Her fingers tightened unconsciously around Axel’s hand.

"Come in," Samuel called, his voice thin but steady.

The door swung open, and Evelyn was taken aback to see the familiar face.

Joseph Carter stepped inside first, dressed in a crisp suit.

Behind him, an elderly man walked and followed him while carrying a leather briefcase—Mr. Harold Smith, Samuel Walters’s longtime lawyer.

Evelyn had seen him only a few times, years ago, at the company when her grandpa was still active.

And now, see him in this hospital room, enough to send a chill down her spine.

’Grandpa summoned Jo... and the lawyer?’ Her mind raced. ’Did he plan all of this?’

Joseph offered a respectful nod to everyone, then approached the bed. "Chairman Walters," he greeted softly.

The lawyer followed with equal solemnity. "Sir."

Samuel gave them both a faint smile. "Alright, everyone is here... we can begin."

The air in the room tightened. Even the machines humming beside the bed seemed to quiet in respect.

"All of you," Samuel began, his voice quiet yet deliberate, "I asked Joseph and my lawyer to come because I wish to speak clearly, officially, and without misunderstanding."

His gaze swept across the room—his wife, his children, his in-laws, his granddaughter, and finally Axel.

Then his eyes settled on Evelyn.

"I’ve decided to give all my Walters Group shares to my grandchild, Evelyn."

For a moment, time froze.

Alicia gasped softly. Norah’s hand flew to her mouth. Jason blinked, stunned. William stiffened as though struck.

"F–Father, why..." William’s voice cracked as he stepped forward half a pace, only to stop when Samuel’s sharp gaze met his.

"You cannot protest, William," Samuel snapped. The frailty in his body did nothing to soften the authority in his tone. "You lost the right to speak for this family when you chose your pride over your daughters and wife!"

William swallowed hard. The room watched as his shoulders slowly dropped. He nodded once, silent, the weight of regret written clearly across his face.

Samuel exhaled and continued, calmer now.

"There is no need for concern. Though I am giving Evelyn my company shares, I will not leave my children empty-handed. You will receive my other assets."

Lucy’s breath caught.

"But," Samuel added, looking from William to Jason to Norah, "those assets will be handled by your mother. Lucy will oversee everything. Only through her will you receive what remains."

Lucy’s eyes brimmed instantly. "Sam..." she whispered, her voice trembling. "Why are you speaking as if you’re already gone?"

Samuel reached for her hand, his fingers weak but warm.

"Because I do not want to leave unfinished worries behind," he said gently. "You know how our children used to fight. That thought burdens me more than this illness."

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