A deal with the devil

Chapter 170

Despite Shirley’s explanation, Benjamin refused to Esten

Samuel, sitting beside her, noticed the small gesture and heard her soft, pleading words. His hand tightened under the table, and his heart ached with sorrow,

Even though he was right next to her, he felt like an outsider. Why was she so determined to justify herself to Benjamin? Was she truly worried about being misunderstood by him?

As Benjamin continued to ignore her, shirley tugged at his clothes once more in desperation.

Benjamin finally reacted to the touch of Shirley’s hand on his clothes. He looked at her hand and said calmly, “Ms. Weiss, please remove your hand from my y trousers!

Instantly, alleves at the table were fixed on the two of them. Their expressions ranged from curious to disapproving,

saw Shirley as a seductive and gold–dering woman trying to make advances on a man in public. How could a well–bred lady lay

couple’s faces showed a mix of emotions that were difficult

face turned bright red as she quickly withdrew her hand. She had been pulling at the hem of Benjamin’s shirt, not touching his pants. By addressing her as “Ms. Weiss” in front of everyone he was deliberately misleading others about

hold back his words. He turned to Benjamin with a smirk and said, “Mr. Blackwood, Shirley accidentally brushed against your clothes just now. I’ve heard rumors that you have a distaste for women, but it seems

his eyes. “Mr. Moore, you make it sound so Insignificant. It appears that you

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a patient person. He glowered at Benjamin with frustration and spoke in a stern tone. “Mr. Blackwood, show

it be you, Mr. Moore, who shows respect? Can’t you see that Ms. Weiss is obviously uninterested in your attention right now? There’s a time and place

come sit next to him. Despite the pain from pinching her hands tightly, Shirley kept her composure and focused on the tablecloth in front

“shirley..”

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She lifted her face and gave a