For Linda, this was a gamble she couldn’t afford to lose, a path from which there was no turning back. The only way to stay by Robert's side was to strike a risky deal with Samuel Williams, a choice that left her feeling equal parts resolute and anxious.
Her fingers clenched tightly as she steeled herself, walking toward Robert's study with a determined yet troubled expression. She knew Robert was inside, and the thought of what she was about to do made her pulse race, an unnatural flush rising to her cheeks. Reaching the door, she knocked hesitantly.
"Big brother…" she murmured, her voice barely a whisper.
Moments later, the door opened. Robert stood before her, tall and composed, his snow-white attire enhancing the sharpness of his features. His eyes, deep and unfathomable, regarded her with a cold indifference that cut through her like ice.