A deal with the devil

Chapter 94

Benjamin refused to see any reason

Suddenly, Shirley thought of racing. Her eyes lit up with excitement, and she blated out, “I want to compete in next month’s international championship!”

Benjamm looked up at her with him eyes.

Shirley exclaimed enthusiastically, “I want to make our country prod

Benjamin ceplied dry. “Tost don’t embarrass me.”

Shirley grinned with confidence. “Ton’t worry I won’t embarrass you, I can’t guarantee the international championship, but I’ll finish totop threen the nationals for sure.

Benjamin snorted, unimpressed. “If you’re going to race, you might as well get first”

you don’t win, don’t expect to leave this house for the rest of the year.”

Shirley hesitated for a split second biting her lip, but then nodded firmly. “Tine. It’s a deal.”

a

softening just slightly. Seeing her so full of determination, he decided to let it slide this time, especially

the rest of his oatmeal,

wasn’t something he actively disliked, he would eat whatever was put in front

with a sense of

rosy cheeks, messy hair, and cherry–red lips made him look unbearably adorable.

his cheek. “Damian, how about I take you

in a great mood so he quicidy agreed.

wonderful You’re such a sweet boy. I love you!”

and Damian always

flushed red, and his face lit up. Without a word, he dashed off to grab his drawing board. Standing in front of Shirley, he carefully wrote, “I love you too.”“”

“Damian, you’re amazing! Your handwriting is even better

• sending it to Benjamin. Then, she took Damian’s hand, and led him off to

breakfast, Shirley and Damian left the Blackwood

she’d been hurt when she went to confront Jessica

like the right time to retrieve it. If Samuel had followed through, the house staff would have already

along

crowd gathered outside a department stove. Reporters with cameras jostled for position among

to follow celebrities, so she wasn’t particularly curious. But amid the crowd, she caught sight of a familiar face. It was Janine

didn’t know that Janine was a fan