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.”

that she didn’t 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 saying anything at

tall frame caught the

Women’s eyes followed him, but his entourage of bodyguards kept them at a distance. With his air of refinement, he seemed

emerged from the exit, and Samuel greeted them. Zarah immediately asked, “Where’s your fiancée Why isn’t

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

their next visit. Little did they know Samuel and Shirley had

quite loud here Shall we

matters. However, when they arrived

with lately? My husband and I will be staying in Elderstone for a few days and

lasting impression on the Mendosa couple during their previous encount

and they both held her in high regard.

He paused for a moment before telling the two, “Her father was in a car accident recently and is still unconscious. I’ll try to arrange a meeting with her tonight, but there’s no guarantee she will

“Ch, Iser.

to samuel, her brows knitted together as she asked, “He