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."

had

that Brodie had

had created a misunderstanding that Benjamin couldn't

are influential and respectable in Pamore. I do have some personal ties with Jessica; I won't deny that. "But

that Jessica isn't behind

he couldn't provide an answer.

be honest with me from

What on earth is going on between the two of you?" Despite her questioning tone, Benjamin sensed a hint of jealousy. A smile formed on his face at the thought

know that if Xander hadn't come

Benjamin grabbed her wrist and promised, "I'll find

I'd rather not have met you in

He felt the warmth slip away from his palm while an unprecedented panic crept up on him. Had Grace discovered something? Just then, Xander

left Benjamin without hesitation. When she spotted him, she halted in her tracks, and a trace of panic flashed

blossoms

he still remembered this conversation