As Victoria and Chloe busied themselves in the kitchen, Lily glanced at Samuel with a worried expression, her eyes conveying the seriousness of the situation. Samuel, on the other hand, maintained an arrogant stance and a defiant look, as if he cared little about the possible consequences of his actions.

　　"I told you we needed to be careful," whispered Lily, her voice laden with concern.

　　Samuel rolled his eyes, displaying a cynical smile. "We weren't doing ...