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…”

plance, making him swallow the

up, took the bottle

faces filled with mockery, sarcasm, and smugness. Sabrina and Elizabeth exchanged glances, smiles tugging

entire bottle of red wine without wasting a drop. She set the empty bottle down in front of Benjamin, giving him a sweet smile. This is really good wine. Thuriks, darling.” she said in a soft, sweet wice.

slightly as he wondered if

be so cold and distant on the outside, yet such a desperate sycophant behind closed doors. It was a real eye–opener

suddenly chuckled. “Mr. Weiss, you can really hold your liquor, Mr. Blackwood, it’s been a while. Let me have a drink

he said with

sitting right beside Marie–closer even than she and

filled, Shirley swiftly grabbed it, giving Benjamin an alluring smile. “Let me,” she

raised her glass “Mr. Finch, cheers.” With that,

of mockery in his eyes as he said, “Ms. Weiss, you’re quite the drinker. One glass won’t be enough, you’ll need