“Were you part of it?” Mike asked Samantha the moment Lola and Shane left the venue. “Part of what?” Samantha asked, pretending to be naïve. “You wanted Lola to take that drink. Did you know?” he pressed on. “Mike!” Samantha cried, acting all wronged. “I was just worried about her embarrassing the Foster name. I had no idea that the drink was poisoned. How can you think so evil of me?” she asked while cursing Lola nonstop. Most people accepted the drinks at charity dinners. Lola just had to act all special, it was infuriating. “I gave you my word that I would be nice to her. She is your Matriarch,” she added while Mike let out a sigh and held her closer when she repeatedly blinked her eyes, pulling at his heart. “I am sorry, Sam. I am just concerned. Shane does not take kindly to

