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,

exploit Shirley’s beauty as a stepping stone for his greed.

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

For a brief, shameful moment, she wished Samuel might intervene

nearly murdered in the hospital, and now, Wayne

won’t have his way for

boat at the name “Why would Benjamin help

never been close. Why would

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

had become Benjamin’s mistress?

finish. Benjamin may

kind of man is he? Buchless, cold, and unrelenting, Being with him will

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

was willing to risk everything for Shirley. If it meant

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