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…”

him swallow the words he was about to say.

up, took the bottle of red wine, and began drinking. Her posture was both elegant

faces 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 Blackwood

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

he wondered if she was already drunk

expected the celebrated socialite to be so cold and distant on the outside, yet such a desperate sycophant behind closed doors. It was a

really hold your liquor, Mr. Blackwood,

he said with

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

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

glass “Mr. Finch, cheers.” With that, she

as he said, “Ms. Weiss, you’re quite the drinker. One glass won’t be enough,