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 words

said, “I’ll drink it.” She stood up, took the bottle of red wine,

and Elizabeth exchanged glances, smiles tugging at the corners at their mouths. It

in front of Benjamin, giving him a sweet smile. This is really good wine. Thuriks, darling.” she said in a soft,

he wondered if she

never expected the celebrated socialite to be so cold and

who was sitting next to Marie, suddenly chuckled. “Mr. Weiss, you can really hold your liquor, Mr. Blackwood, it’s been a

he said with

did Shirley notice Marcus, sitting right beside Marie–closer even than she and Benjamin had

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

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

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