PopularNovelChapter 181
Caleb was the next to speak up. "This is a small gesture from our family. Please accept it."
As he spoke, he handed over a bank card to Samuel.
With Ralph having already set the tone, even if Samuel still harbored sresentment toward the Jacobson
family, he had no choice but to remain composed.
Samuel smiled and accepted the card. "I'll accept it, then. Thank you."
"There's no need for such formalities," Caleb replied.
After seeing Samuel accept the money, Ralph continued, "Samuel, there's another reason why | cback to
Rivertown."
Samuel had a rough idea of what was coming. He composed himself and listened in silence.
"You must already know that this incident wasn't just an accident. Stephen has likely mentioned something to
you about Caleb's-"
Ralph paused. He was just about to say "illegitimate son", but the words felt too harsh.
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After a brief hesitation, he rephrased, "Caleb's other son, James."
Samuel's expression darkened slightly as he nodded.
Ralph continued, "James wants to punish the Jacobson family. You got caught up
in this mess because of Tessa's engagement to Stephen. After much deliberation, we've decided to call off the
engagement."
Marianne, who was standing to the side, looked over in surprise.
Samuel had already confided in her the night before about wanting to break off the engagement, but he hadn't
dared to bring it up himself, wary of Ralph's influence.
They hadn't expected Ralph to bring the entire Jacobson family to call off the engagement.
It wasn't appropriate for the Yates family to bring up the matter first, so it was naturally better for the Jacobson
family to take the lead.
When Ralph and the Jacobson family pushed the door open and walked in, Samuel had already mentally
prepared himself. He wasn't particularly surprised to hear Ralph's words.
He nodded slightly, "Okay. Since you've brought it up, I'll be frank. To be honest, I've been thinking about this
matter as well. Please don't blme. The Yates family
paid too high a price for this happine
marriage arrangement."
Ralph looked apologetic. "I understand."
Caleb chimed in. "The Jacobson family has failed your family. So, we'll let the Yates family publicly
announce the cancellation of then et
engagement. We've prepared the press release draft. The Jacobsons will take full responsibility
Sophia handed a document to Samuel and said, "This is the draft statement we've prepared for the engagement
cancellation. Please take a look and let us know if there's anything you'd like to add or change."
Samuel took the document and began reading through it. After a moment, he closed the folder. "There's nothing
to add. This will do."
Sophia nodded. "Alright. Please release it as soon as possible. Every day we delay this puts the Yates family at
greater risk."
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Samuel nodded, then turned to look at Stephen. "Have you discussed this with Tessa?"
"I have." Stephen's Adam's apple bobbed as he spoke. "I told Tessa | had a change of heart so that she would
give up on me. Please cooperate withand don't tell her the truth."
Samuel responded with a solemn nod.
"Samuel, you should rest now. We won't disturb you any longer," Ralph said.
"Okay. Take care." Samuel glanced at Marianne and continued, "Please see them out."
Marianne nodded. "Of course."
Tessa hadn't slept well the previous night, so she took a nap in the afternoon. She hadn't been asleep for long
when her phone started ringing incessantly.
Exhausted, Tessa opened her eyes and picked up the phone. "Hello?"
Naomi's voice cthrough, loud and frantic. "Oh my God! Tessa, have you seen TikTok? Stephen is caught up
in a scandal with sactress! It's already trending!"
Tessa's heart sank.
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