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,

gold–dering woman trying to make advances on a man in public.

mix of emotions that were difficult to decipher.

not touching his pants. By addressing her as “Ms. Weiss” in front of everyone he was deliberately misleading others about their relationship.

“Mr. Blackwood, Shirley accidentally brushed against your clothes just now. I’ve heard rumors that you have a distaste for women, but it seems it’s even stronger than people

expression, but there was a hint of mockery in his eyes. “Mr. Moore, you make it sound so Insignificant. It appears that

drained of color as she tightly clasped her hands together. Benjamin’s words were direct and brutally insulting to her. She realized that no matter what actions

not a patient person. He glowered at Benjamin with frustration and spoke in a

Ms. Weiss is obviously uninterested in

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

“shirley..”

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and gave