A deal with the devil

A group ed formidable men marched behind Benjamin

Samwel hadn’t expected Benjamin to track him down so quickly, and with such a show of force. Clearly, he’d underestimated him

Benjamin had installed a tracking system on Shirley’s phone. He didn’t need to search for her, he knew exactly where she was

Regaining his composure, Samuel’s expression softened into a calm smile as he greeted his uninvited guest. “What an unexpected honor, Mr. Barlowood. My humble abode is hardly worthy of hosting someone of your stabate.”

intact, his attention returned to Samuel Histone was sharp and unyielding. “You’re

Benjamin’s cold gaze flicked to Shirley, bying unconscious on the sofa. After confirming her clothes were in right. Your shabby little place isn’t worth my time. I’m here to take my girlfriend back.”

Benjamin fiddled with the ring on his finger and smirked.

“If you’re short on cash, just say the word. For the sake of your help earlier tonight, I’d be generous enough to offer some assistance.“”

Samuel chuckded lightly, unbothered. “How kind of you, Mr. Blackwood. But I think there’s been a misunderstanding. Who exactly are you claiming as yours?”

Benjamin’s gare darkened. “Don’t play dumb. It’s unbecoming.”

atmosphere turned tense. Benjamin ignored Samuel and strode toward

stepped forward, blocking his path. If you want to take het, fine, but only if she wakes up

Samuel didn’t know one crucial detad. Tenjamin and Shirley were already married

said demandingly, “You don’t get to decide that.”

the group of

icy gaze locked onto him. “If you value keeping your other leg intact, I suggest

word, Benjamin brushed past Samuel and bent down to pick

raised his hand and aimed a

in one hand while delivering a powerful blow to his

it with his

of the punch sent him stumbling backward. He crashed into the coffee table, toppling over and landing hard on the floor

so quickly that it was over before anyone

to his feet, Benjamin was already carrying Shirley toward the door. Samuel tried to

leaving Samuel

to watch helplessly as Shitley

bag. Her phone, which had fallen to the