Chapter 222 Samuel's Denial

Gina's expression changed and she shouted back at Joseph, "How can you talk to me like that? You can protect your ex-wife if you choose, but I am your elder. You should respect me!"

"Elder?" Joseph sneered coldly, "Do you deserve that title?"

Joseph did not care to continue arguing about nonsense. He walked over to Kate and took her hand, "Since Samuel has twisted the facts, then I will send the surveillance video and Kate's examination report to the police. I have a witness and know who Samuel was working with!"

Gina was filled with worry, she looked at her son not trying to defend himself, which made her more nervous.

When everyone in the room heard about the video and examination report, they all became more anxious. But, Kate wondered if it was about the drugs in her food or another kind of report, as she thought about what Daisy said.

Vincent turned to Samuel and asked harshly, "I will ask you one last time. Did you hatch a sinister plot against Kate last night?!"

Faced with his grandfather's interrogation, Samuel trembled and insisted, "Grandpa, I kindly took Kate to a room to rest. I didn't know that Joseph was going to suddenly show up and beat me. It was Daisy, she set a trap for me. She contacted me and asked me to go to the restaurant. When I got there, Kate was dizzy and fell. I didn't know what was happening!"

Samuel had no choice but to betray Daisy and avoid punishment.

"So, do you admit that you and Daisy had private contact?" Cassie asked immediately.

Gina was unhappy about Cassie's questioning, "Shut up, Cassie! You cannot interrupt Dad when he is speaking. Never mind, the fact that you have no right to speak at all!"

"You!" Cassie snarled at Gina.

Gina raised her chin proudly then smiled at Vincent, "Dad, Samuel has done nothing immoral. Please believe him!"

As Samuel's mother, she firmly believed that her son was innocent.

"Joseph and Samuel, you are both my grandsons. I hoped you could get along, for so many years this has been happening," Vincent sighed.

"Don't change the subject!" Joseph shouted, "I will not let him go until he tells the truth!"

As they all patiently waited for the surveillance video to arrive, the room was quiet.

Once the men arrived with the video it was played for everyone, including Kate. The whole scene was viewed by those in the room, Joseph held Kate's hand tight and squeezed it gently when the video got to the part where he told her, "It's okay, I arrived in time."

Hearing his gentle words, eased the panic in Kate's heart.

After watching the surveillance video, Mr. Smith was furious. He shouted, "What else can you explain?"

Samuel's biggest mistake was when he walked through the hotel, he leaned down and kissed Kate. He never thought about it being captured by the video cameras.

Gina's face turned pale after watching the video. She walked over to Joseph hoping to defend Samuel, "My son must have been in some kind of drug-induced state to do such a thing to Kate. He would not plan something so evil. Maybe it was Kate who seduced him?"

Cassie reached out and slapped Gina, "It is your son's problem but now you are blaming my daughter-in-law. You stand here and insult her. I would teach you both a lesson, but I may do something I could regret."

Gina held her face, then turned to Vincent, "Dad, I was just stating my point of view, but Cassie…"

"Enough!" Vincent interrupted her and turned his cold glare at Samuel, "These are the facts. Anything you want to say?"

"Grandpa, I didn't!" Samuel thought his grandfather would take his side. He didn't expect him to defend Kate and Joseph.

"Go to the police station to testify that you didn't!" Joseph shouted at him.

Gina was becoming more nervous. She pleaded with Joseph, "This is a family affair. We can work it out on our own. Why go to the police station?"

"Mom! Don't lower yourself to his level!" Samuel shouted.

"Dad, it is Samuel's fault this time. I am asking you for my sake, please don't be angry!" Brian finally spoke up to beg on his son's behalf.

Vincent looked at his son, Brian, and sighed, "You taught your son to be short-tempered and irresponsible. He always does what he wants regardless of the consequences. Since he took over Smith Group, its performance has continued to decline. I was angry enough about that, but now he is causing other trouble!"

Everyone knew that Samuel was only trying to get revenge on Joseph, but his actions were reckless.

"Dad, don't be so dramatic. Don't forget it was Samuel who took over a large company when no else wanted it. If you don't protect Samuel now, then someone else will take the company from our family," Gina tried to encourage Vincent to side with them.

"You mean Smith Group will fall apart without Samuel?" Vincent laughed.

Gina did not how what to say, she stuttered, "Then…maybe…you should ask Joseph if he is willing to come back?"

Vincent was dumbstruck by the comment because he had asked Joseph numerous times and Joseph always said no.

"Dad, I don't mean to threaten you, I just hope you can see the true person standing in front of you," Gina added after seeing Vincent cold expression.

"Do you think that you can help Samuel escape from his crime by using Smith Group?" Cassie was not going to let Samuel get away. She suddenly turned to Joseph, "Tell Grandpa that you not only manage but also operate Smith Group!"

"Mom, I don't want to though!" Joseph firmly opposed.

Cassie knew that he would not agree. She gently looked at him, "I know you don't want to take it over. However, someone is using it to her advantage so that she can protect her son. I can bear it, they have too much ambition driving them.

I am afraid they will force your grandfather out, claiming he is too old."