A deal with the devil

Chapter 127

After quickly washing the dishes, Shirley returned to the bedroom and lay down. Not long after, Benjamin emerged from the bathroom. She could hear the sound of the hairdryer a moment later.

should she offer to help him?

What if he rejected her again?

Then again, it was the effort that counted. Since Benjamin had said it was better for her to focus on pleasing him rather than wasting effort on her lack of business talent, it meant he was still willing to give her a chance.

Plus, he hadn’t asked her to leave tonight!

Determined, Shirley sat up. She tixed her gaze on Benjamin’s damp, glossy hair and inched closer to him. In a gentle voice, she offered, “Why not let me help you?” He paused for a moment, then switched off the hairdryer.

Taking this as a sign of approval, Shirley immediately took the dryer from him. Her fin

cfingers carefully combed through his dark hair as she began drying it. To fill the silence, she started a conversation. “I noticed you’ve been working at Weiss Group for the past two days. When will you return to Blackwood Group?”

He replied curtly, “Tomorrow.”

So soon?”

Shirley was s

every day?

chaos by Wayne and Bennett, Does this mean you’ll have to shuttle

Benjamin said. “From now on, I’ll only go over for important matters.”

“You’ve sorted everything

a talented person and a hardworking tool?” Benjamin said flatly.

sighed. “You mean the gap between you and me!”

yet how could the difference

sneered “At least you’re self–aware,”

For example, I may lack business talent, but I’m good at shooting, racing, surfing, horseback riding, and much more. There are things I can do that you

thought she was still quite exceptional, wasn’t she? Ablend of beauty and

Benjamin snorted dismissively. “That just proves your intelligence and physical

insulting her intelligence again! Didn’t he know that leaming these skills

“I’m also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and

“All useless slalls. They look

“Mastering these things can also

an eyebrow. “How much?”

to home, Shirley’s confidence deflated instantly.