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 cy. “You can’t even do something this simple Get

Manor, wrecked

How could she sleep without knowing what

She couldn’t handle being locked up Determined. Shirley plastered on a smile and ignored the displeasure on his face. “You must be exhausted after working all day. Let me take care

setting, and forced herself to ignore the icy atmosphere as she dried his hair. Once she was done, she grabbed a mirror and held it up to him. “See? Doesn’t it look

that she was worth more

aside with a cold flick of his hand. His sharp gaze landed on the redness still visible on her cheek. “So, you don’t want

saw right through her.

swore, “It was just a one–time mistake. I promise it

the

your drink was spiked. You don’t know who

that naive. But Shirley began to doubt

her voice soft. “It was just

while. This has 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