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

isn’t just the Weiss family’s shares. He wants

exploit Shirley’s beauty as a

face uncontrollably. “It’s all my fault. I’m useless. What will become of

she wished Samuel might intervene

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

worry Wayne won’t have his way for lang

the name “Why would Benjamin

never been close. Why would Benjamin suddenly get involved?

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

she had become Benjamin’s

finish. Benjamin may

unrelenting, Being with him will only being misery I won’t allow you near him!”

were red with rage as she growled, “Wayne has gone too far, but we’re without options. I’d rather fight him to the bitter end than let him succeed.”

a weak woman but a fierce mother. At this moment, she was willing to risk everything for Shirley. If it meant lighting Wayne tooth and nail, so be it. Shirley’s eyes dimmed “Mom, it’s too late.

you mean? Don’t tell me you’ve