A deal with the devil

Chapter165

As soon as the words escaped her lips, Shirley regretted it

Benjamin’s body tensed up, and then a wave of even more intense fury swept over him. “Do you want to have a child just to secure your place in the Blackwood family?!

It was both true and false Under Benjamin’s penetrating gare, Shirley couldn’t bring herself to argue. She felt ashamed because her thoughts at that moment were not entirely

Innocent

Benjamin scoffed, threw his utensils onto the table in frustration, and declared, “I’m telling you, Damian is the only child I want. So, forget about having any more.”

The light in Shirley’s eyes dimmed as she replied, “Tunderstand. Iwon’t bring it up again.”

Why did she have to embarrass herself? Upon hearing Shirley’s response, Benjamin’s anger only intensified instead of subsiding

His words were like sharp blades, cutting into Shirley’s self–esteem with each sentence. “Take some time and re–read the prenuptial agreement. Don’t push your luck.” Shirley parsed her lips tightly. “Sorry, I got carried away.”

want to attend the reception for the Mendosa couple tonight because she couldn’t bear seeing Samuel. But now, at this moment, she didn’t feel like

chaos of the airport, Samuel’s tall frame caught

out from the crowd. Women’s eyes followed him, but his entourage of bodyguards kept them at a distance. With his air of refinement, he seemed almost regal as he walked

couple emerged from the exit, and Samuel greeted them. Zarah

let down by Shirley’s absence. “Didn’t she know we were

their next visit. Little did they know Samuel and Shirley

immediately giving an explanation, Samuel smiled kindly and suggested, “It’s quite loud here Shall we continue this conversation once we’re in the car?”

smoothly transitioned into discussing work–related matters. However, when they arrived at the hotel and settled into their private

been occupied with lately? My husband and I will be staying in Elderstone for a few days and we would love to see her

a lasting impression on the

both held her

hint of sadness passed over Samuel’s face. He paused for a moment before telling the two, “Her father was in a car accident recently

“Ch, Iser.

that something was amiss. She turned to samuel, her brows knitted together as she asked, “He something shifted