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.”

tense. Benjamin ignored Samuel and strode toward Shirley

if she wakes up and says

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

don’t

words, the group of

keeping your other leg intact,

brushed past Samuel and bent down to

in Samuel’s eyes. He raised his

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

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

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

happened so quickly that it was over before anyone could fully register what had

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

highly trained, leaving Samuel no choice

to watch helplessly as Shitley

grabbed Shirley’s bag. Her phone, which had fallen to the door, was left behind.