Chapter 26

Shirley could more or less guess what Rachel wanted to say

It was just as well she had been wondering how to being up the situation with Benjamin.

Rachel sighed. “I’ve made up my mind. If Wayne wants to take your father’s position, then let him. Transfer your father’s shares to him. The shares we have are enough for us to live comfortably

“Did Wayne say something to you?”

Shirley’s eyes flashed with a sharp glint. Megan had been rescued, but if Wayne’s first attempt had failed, he would surely try again.

“He uid. He said that it we don’t comply, the next person to be kidnapped will be you. And he’ll ruin you completely.”

After speaking. Rachel seemed to age ten years in an instant. Rape and resentment flashed across her face, but helplessness was even more evident. “Give him what he wants. The safety of our family is more important than anything”

“Mom, do you think Wayne will stop at just that?

She then told Rachel everything that happened at Clay Manor that night–of how she was nearly detained and forced to entertain Bennett

just the Weiss family’s shares. He wants

exploit Shirley’s beauty as a stepping

tears streaming down her face uncontrollably. “It’s all my fault. I’m useless. What

was desperate and vultrable. For a brief, shameful moment, she wished

terrified. Megan had been kidnapped, Owen was nearly murdered in the hospital, and now, Wayne was threatening Shirley’s life. She could barely

“Mom, don’t worry Wayne won’t have his way for lang

a boat at the name “Why would Benjamin help us?”

close. Why would Benjamin

Rachel’s expression changed. “Shirley, don’t tell me you’ve done something foolish. Your father and I would rather lose everything than let you degrade

think she had become Benjamin’s mistress?

Benjamin may b

what kind of man is he? Buchless, cold, and unrelenting, Being with him will only being misery I won’t allow you near him!” Rachel’s

far, but we’re without options. I’d rather fight him to the bitter

for Shirley.

mean? Don’t tell me you’ve already been involved with him?”

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