A deal with the devil

Chapter 76

Shirley’s paze landed on the balcony, clearly noting that the intruder hadeiraped

1. te. The dont was left ajar, and hearing the alarm, several maids hurried over.

rlock shifts for the mulls and instructed them to install surveillance cameras without delay

dley suspected someone was bying to harm Owen. She immediately ordered an Beturning to her room, Shirley found Benjamin already inside. Remembering his meal behavior throughout the day, she asked, “Where did you go just nee!” ||

Benjamin turned to look at her but didn’t answYA.

Her tone grew colder. “Benjamin, why did you agree to stay when Rachel asked you earlier?

He responded nonchalantly, “Isn’t that what you all wanted?”

But when had Benjamin ever cared about anyone else’s wishes?

“Where exactly were you just now?” shirley pressed again.

waver. “What are you trying to

was removed just

it was me? I wanted Owen

a loss for

under his control, he could claim menthing without lifting a

her head, Shirley muttered, “I’m sorry”

the sleeping Damian, and walled out without a word Shirley didn’t try to stop him–she knew she

a twinge of frustration. He was genuinely angry.

it wasn’t Benjamin, who else could it

the newly hired staff, leaving only those who had worked for the family for years. Things had been peaceful for a while. So, why had this

doubts refused to dissipate.

really not go to Owen’s room

had already gone to bed.

she picked up her phone and sent Benjamin a message: “I’m sorry,

Benjamin didn’t reply.

him to Just as her frustration was building, Nancy’s call

and have a drink with me?