"Pivotal Changes" The senator echoed back Sam's words, his voice laced with irritation and disbelief as he stared at his daughter. "What is he talking about Gwen? Did you make any changes in my absence?"
The initial fear etched across Gwen's forehead dissipated. She clenched her fist under the table trying to keep her temper in check as she replied.
"Yes, Dad. That is what I've been trying to explain to you. But you kept shunning me like a nobody."
The senator opened his mouth to reprimand her openly before the maids but one look at his mother restrained him. He let out a frustrated sigh, massaging his forehead as he shifted his attention to the security guards.
"Return to your duty post."
He calmly dismissed them including the maids in the dining room, leaving only Sam behind.
