A deal with the devil

Chapter 88

Shirley found herself staring at Benjamin for the first time, openly and without restraint. Her gaze trailed slowly from his sharp brows domand

She noticed his lashes were long, thick, and perfectly curled. It was care for a man to have lashes so beautiful. His skin was flawless, clean, and free of any blemishes or marks

Her thoughts wandered as her eyes moved over his straight, prominent nose before finally settling on his thin, perfectly shaped lips.

Suddenly, Benjamin’s eyes snapped open, his sharp gaze locking onto her like a hawk’s

Startled, Shirley’s hand jerked, and she quickly switched off the hairdryer. “I’m so sorry! Did I burn you?” she stammered, flustered:

had gotten lost in admiring his face and nearly burned him. Her ears turned bright red

Benjamin narrowed his eyes dangerously, his gaze unwavering “What were you just thinking about?”

Shley’s face flushed even botter as she shook her head hurriedly. “Nothing! I wasn’t thinking about anything”

expression

how she’d misjudged him earlier at the Weiss Manor, wrecked two of his

How could she sleep without knowing what had happened?

locked up Determined. Shirley plastered on a smile and ignored the displeasure on his face.

setting, and forced herself to ignore the icy atmosphere as

should prove that she was

his hand. His sharp gaze

right through her.

and swore, “It was just a one–time mistake. I promise it won’t

the point of your

scoffed, his voice dripping with disdain. “You didn’t notice your drink was spiked. You don’t know who did it. You don’t know

was just an accident. She wasn’t that naive. But Shirley

just

never happened before, so let my guard down.” She rugged lightly on his pinky, looking up at him with an apologetic expression. “Don’t be angry. I’m sorry for misunderstanding you earlier. I shouldn’t have doubted you. I’m sorry.” Benjamin’s