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

slightly. Seeing her so full of determination, he decided to let it slide this time, especially since she had been helping Damian

his oatmeal, Benjamin

the food wasn’t something he actively disliked, he

a sense

rosy cheeks, messy hair, and cherry–red lips made him

and lassed his cheek. “Damian, how about I take you

great mood so

such a sweet

and Damian always left

Without a word, he dashed off to grab his drawing board. Standing in front of Shirley,

pride. “Damian, you’re amazing! Your

• and took a photo of the board before sending it to Benjamin. Then, she

a quick breakfast, Shirley and Damian left the Blackwood Residence

out if she’d been hurt when she went to confront Jessica the previous night. The thought had

seemed like the right time to retrieve it. If Samuel had followed through,

along

area, Shirley noticed a large crowd gathered outside a department stove. Reporters with cameras jostled for position among the onlookers. It had all the signs

follow celebrities, so she wasn’t particularly curious. But amid the crowd, she caught

Janine was