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

it.” She stood up, took the bottle

turned to Shirley, the faces filled with mockery, sarcasm, and smugness. Sabrina and Elizabeth exchanged glances, smiles tugging at the corners at their

of red wine without wasting a drop. She set the empty bottle down in front of Benjamin, giving him a sweet smile. This

he wondered

expected the celebrated socialite to be so cold and distant on the outside, yet such

to Marie, 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

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

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

glass “Mr. Finch, cheers.” With that, she finished it in one gulp.

Weiss, you’re quite the drinker. One glass