A deal with the devil

Chapter 156

Benjamin’s words were ruthless and dripping with disdain, Emily’s ferwent pale, and the tell silent

Daniel quickie polded her to a quiet corner to sit. Then, be returned, poured himself a glass of wine, and said to Benjamin, “Ben, Emmy didn’t mean to offend you. Let me apologize on het betala *.

Thaniel truth liked Emily and was very concerned with Benjamin’s impression of her. After all, Emily’s acceptance into the Blacleaned family depended on Benjamin’s approval

Benjamin hated Emil’s pretentious behavior but had no issues with Daniel Watching Daniel finish his wine, Benjamin reached for his own glass of red wine. But instead of the wold glass, he felt Shirley’s smooth, delicate hand Turning, he saw Shirley’s bright eyes fixed on him.

“I’ll drink in for you,” she said with a smile Tefore he could react, she grabbed the glass and drank it in one go.

Benjamin lookosd at Shirley, who remained untared, then nonchalantly pointed to a bottle of red wine nearby, with a hint of coolness in his nice, he said, “Since you like drinking so much, why don’t you drink the rest of this bottle too?”

Danieltrowned slightly: “Ben…”

shot Daniel a cold plance, making him swallow the words he was

laugh and said, “I’ll drink it.” She stood up, took the

filled with mockery, sarcasm, and smugness. Sabrina and Elizabeth exchanged glances, smiles tugging at the corners at their mouths. It seemed that Shirley’s time in the

the empty bottle down in front of Benjamin, giving him

as he wondered if she was already

cold and distant on the outside, yet such a desperate sycophant

you can really hold your

he said with

Shirley notice Marcus, sitting right beside Marie–closer even than

red wine was being filled, Shirley swiftly grabbed it, giving Benjamin an alluring smile.

to Marcus, Shirley raised her glass “Mr. Finch, cheers.” With that, she finished it in one

Weiss, you’re quite