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 witnessed their

It seemed that Brodie had had his eye on

created a misunderstanding that Benjamin couldn't easily

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 to harm you,

that Jessica

ultimately, he couldn't provide an answer. "You can't?"

even be honest with me from the

I know, the Hawkinses and the Quines aren't close enough for you to give out billions of dollars to Jessica just like that. 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

Xander hadn't come to my rescue in time, I would have

turned to walk away. But Benjamin grabbed her wrist and promised, "I'll find out the truth and clear things up

have met

crept

she halted in her tracks, and a trace of panic flashed

off the fallen plum blossoms on her shoulder.

felt helpless that he still remembered this conversation from