Fleeing the Gilded Cage: Don't Want to be the Billionaire's Wife

Fleeing the Gilded Cage: Don’t Want to be the Billionaire’s Wife Chapter 23

Chapter 23: How Long Do You Plan to Keep Doing This?

Due to the large number of people and the fact that it was being held at a five-star hotel, everyone needed to dress formally.

Men had to wear suits, while women had to wear formal dresses. And on such an important day, Martina naturally wanted to be more attentive, as it was her very important

teacher after all.

After being busy for a while, everything was finally arranged properly.

At 7 p.m. around, Martina received a phone call from her teacher, Ms. Bridge.

Martina and Elena were already on their way to the hotel by this time.

Martina smiled and said, “Don’t worry, even if I forget everything, I cannot forget your birthday. We’re on our way, and we’ll arrive in about 10 minutes.”

Ms. Bridge was very happy and said, “Okay, I’ll arrange for someone to pick you up, so you don’t have to worry about finding the entrance later.”

Martina surely had no reason to refuse these small requests and agreed to them.

When they arrived at the hotel, Elena went to park the car while Martina walked

towards the hotel entrance.

However, Martina didn’t expect that she would come face to face with the man she least wanted to see again, just one night later.

On this day. Martina donned a knee-length black evening dress embellished with delicate rhinestones, accentuating her exquisite figure. Even a mere glimpse of her side profile was enough to create a mesmerizing impression.

seemed to command admiration. Her luscious wavy curls exuded a

irresistible charm.

of woman was exactly the type that could make a man’s heart skip a

car, she couldn’t help but imagine what Benjamin would say if he were present. She could almost anticipate his straightforward comment about the dress not suiting her and his request for her to change into

being controlled. It was strange that she was now thinking

second, the smile

no sign of avoidance as his gaze fell candidly upon Martinal Upon seeing her attire for the day, a flicker of unusual emotion quickly

eyes.

and looked at Benjamin, “What are

not to notice Martina’s resistance and reached out to

to bring you

person

Benjamin.

Ms. Bridge, because he had studied in the same university after all. Moreover, Ms. Bridge also had her own place in the business world and was a person that many people wanted to

was normal for him to attend events with such talented people

was usually busy with work and was often absent from these events. Two years ago, Benjamin and Martina attended this event, but they only stayed for a short

many people did not see him and did not

Martina’s greatest wish was to be able to attend these events with Benjamin, but unfortunately,

Benjamin’s sudden arrival, and even a gesture of goodwill,

uncomfortable.

not make a move or reach out, instead just turned away

Martina said. Benjamin’s

displeasure.

love his proactive contact, clinging to Benjamin like a koala every time they met. The happiest moments were the times they spent alone together. But

in a

night. It was as if she

Martina’s unhappiness at home was the reason behind

with Martina and bring her back home quickly, Benjamin

react, Benjamin grabbed her hand in his own, feeling the warm temperature of

frowning brow finally relaxed, as this was the way they should interact and get. along with each

he didn’t feel satisfied for long. Martina withdrew her hand again without

was even a panicked offense