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

of determination, he decided to let it slide this time, especially since she had been

the rest of his oatmeal, Benjamin left

was to please him. As long as the food wasn’t something he actively disliked, he would eat whatever was put in front

a sense

Damian woke up. His soft, rosy cheeks, messy hair, and cherry–red lips made him look

“Damian, how about I take you out to

mood

a sweet boy. I

and Damian

red, and his face lit up. Without a word, he dashed off to grab his drawing board. Standing in front of Shirley,

Your handwriting is even

• before sending it to Benjamin.

quick breakfast, Shirley and Damian left the Blackwood

decided to head to the Gray Residence to check on Nancy and find out if she’d been hurt when she went

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

along

bustling commercial 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 sight of a familiar face.

know that Janine was a fan of