In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

There was a plum blossom tree in the police station's courtyard. It filled the air with a sweet fragrance.

Benjamin stood under the tree, glancing at Caleb, who was staring at him from the side. "I don't know Brodie, and I didn't orchestrate the incident." "What about Ryan Madden?"

Grace held his gaze as she questioned, "It just happened to be the Eastwood property's construction site, and the contractor is Ryan. You know him.

"Besides, everyone knows that Jessica is the investor. What's your relationship with her?"

Brodie had been right. Benjamin had indeed met Ryan once.

When Benjamin had gone to see Jessica the other day, he hadn't left immediately. Instead, he had parked his car in the distance and watched Ryan sneak out suspiciously.

At that time, Ryan had been extremely alarmed when Benjamin stopped him. "You ..."

Benjamin had opened a pack of cigarettes and handed him two, warning, "I'm watching you. Don't do something you shouldn't."

Brodie had

outwitted. It seemed that

a misunderstanding

do have some personal ties with Jessica; I won't deny that. "But that doesn't mean that I orchestrated the kidnapping. Grace, I don't need

that Jessica isn't behind it either?" asked

but ultimately, he couldn't provide

even be honest with

the two of you?" Despite her questioning tone, Benjamin sensed a hint of jealousy. A smile formed on his face at the thought of it. Just as he was about to

that if Xander hadn't come

wrist and promised,

I'd rather not have met you in

away from his palm while an unprecedented panic crept up on him. Had Grace discovered

still, watching as Grace left Benjamin without hesitation. When she spotted him, she

blossoms on her shoulder. "I

remembered this conversation