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.”

Benjamin ignored Samuel and strode

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

reasonable, but Samuel didn’t know one crucial detad. Tenjamin and Shirley were already married Benjamin didn’t

demandingly, “You don’t

group of bodyguards surrounded Samuel.

him. “If you value keeping

another word, Benjamin brushed past Samuel and bent down to

Bashed in Samuel’s eyes. He raised his hand and aimed

in one hand while delivering a powerful blow to his underarm with the other.

Benjamin blocked it with his elbow and wiltly countered with a punch to Samuel’s stomach

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

it was over before anyone could fully register what had unfolded.

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

were highly trained, leaving

helplessly as Shitley was taken

of the bodyguards grabbed Shirley’s bag. Her phone, which had fallen