C146 A Notification

Samantha forced a smile. “Yes. Her name is Monica.” Katie and Nicolas exchanged excited looks. To them, this was wonderful news. The more Samantha became connected to the Wood Family, the stronger their own connections would become.

The Woods were among the most influential families in the city. Having them as allies would greatly benefit the Heaps Family.

“See?” Katie said proudly. “We told you everything would work out.” Nicolas nodded. “You’ll soon become part of one of the most powerful families around.” Samantha listened quietly.

For some reason, those words no longer brought her comfort. But she still told them. “I am getting married, Ben’s parents are deciding on a wedding date.” They were overjoyed seeing that their dream was actually coming true .

After speaking for a while, she ended the call and sat silently beside the window.

The next morning arrived quickly. I woke up unusually early. Perhaps it was because of yesterday’s events. Or perhaps it was because I had slept with a smile on my face.

After taking a shower and getting dressed, I was preparing to leave when my phone suddenly vibrated. A notification appeared.

I casually opened it. The moment I saw the sender’s name, my heart skipped a beat. Laura. Without realizing it, I sat down immediately.

The message was simple. “Good morning, Michael. Thank you again for yesterday. I had a wonderful time.”

For several seconds, I simply stared at the screen. Then I read it again. And again. And again. A smile slowly appeared on my face. My heart felt strangely warm.