Facing Hailey's moral abduction, I scoffed at her: "I cannot associate myself with someone as pretentious as a relative of the Caine family. Since the passing of my mother and grandmother, I, Samantha Jewel, am alone in this world."

She was speechless, not bothering to argue further with me. "So tell me, how can we get Hill released?"

Even at this point, she did not have the attitude of begging for help. I also didn't spare any courteousness for her. Why should I show kindness to a woman who outrightly declared her intention to steal my husband?

I raised an eyebrow at her.

"Surprisingly, you have a deep affection for...