A deal with the devil

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

shares. He wants everything. The family’s wealth, this house, and

to exploit Shirley’s beauty as a stepping

with anger, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably. “It’s all my fault. I’m useless. What will become of us?”

and vultrable. For a brief, shameful moment, she wished Samuel might intervene

in the hospital, and now, Wayne

hugged Rachel tightly “Mom, don’t worry Wayne won’t have his

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

close. Why would

“Shirley, don’t tell me you’ve done something foolish. Your father and I would rather lose

think she had

Benjamin may b

powerful, but what kind of man is he? Buchless, cold, and unrelenting, Being with him will only

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

a weak woman but a fierce mother. At this moment, she was willing to risk everything for Shirley. If it meant lighting Wayne tooth

tell me you’ve already been involved with