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

take het, fine, but only if she wakes up and says she’s willing to go with you.

but Samuel didn’t know one crucial detad. Tenjamin and Shirley were already married Benjamin didn’t need anyone’s permission to take

demandingly, “You don’t get to

his words, the group

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

past Samuel and bent

Samuel’s eyes. He raised his hand and aimed a strike at Benjamin’s back

him easily, catching Samuel’s wrist in one hand while delivering a powerful blow to his

retaliated by driving his knee toward Benjamin’s abo sen, but Benjamin blocked it with his elbow and wiltly countered with a punch to Samuel’s stomach

the punch sent him stumbling backward. He crashed into the coffee

quickly that it was over before anyone could fully register

scrambled to his feet, Benjamin was already carrying Shirley toward the door. Samuel tried to follow, but Benjamin’s bodyguards formed a

leaving Samuel no choice

to watch helplessly as Shitley was taken away

one of the bodyguards grabbed Shirley’s bag. Her phone, which had fallen to the door, was