Chapter 554

"I'm Paxton's twin brother, Samuel," the man introduced himself. "Usually, I operate in the shadows. Aside from Mr. Zane, my elder brother, and my mother, you're the fourth person to know of my existence."

Abigail was surprised. "So secretive? Then why let me in on it?"

"Because you're one of the few people Mr. Zane trusts. I don't mind letting you know," Samuel said.

"But I do mind," Abigail retorted. "I'm just an assistant. I don't want to know things about Mr. Zane that should be kept secret. I don't want to get too involved and be blamed if something goes wrong."

"If something happens, you can't exactly stay uninvolved because you're not an outsider," Samuel shot back.

Abigail crinkled her nose in distaste. "Why is it that you're chattier than your brother? You're supposed to be this mysterious figure by Mr. Zane's side; can't you maintain some of that mystery? There are things you should keep to yourself."

"You're quite talkative yourself," Samuel countered.

"Do you know wh