Chapter 6

Winslet mediated gently, "Maddie, you really should cherish Benjamin. I'm sure you know how many women out there wish to be engaged to him but can only dreain"

She deliberately displayed a look of envy mixed with disappointment. "You will definitely understand and take good care of Benjamin once you're a little older and wiser. Besides, we only rushed back from the mountain retreat today upon hearing that he's here," Winslet gazed at Benjamin dismally, her eyes brimming with sorrow that tugged at one's heartstrings.

I made him feel sorry for her.

Winslet.

In truth, he genuinely wished to be t together r with w

However, his family demanded that he marry a true prominent young lady.

While Winslet was the Larson family's daughter, she was a product of a switch-up.

The real daughter of the Larson family was Madeline.

Benjamin saw Winslet's gaze and assumed she had feelings for him as well. His heart clenched, and he felt utterly upset.

"Winnie, that's enough. This has nothing to do with you."

"But But I don't want to see you be wronged, she replied hesitantly, with heartache written all over her face.

Their intimate interaction did not escape Madeline's eyes.

It made her feel as

were a homewrecker who got in the way of their relationship.

"Would things even get to this state if Winslet actually has eyes for Benjamin?" she mused.

Madeline knew Winslet all too well. "With all your fussing over him, it sounds almost as if a mother hen is clucking over her chicks," she mocked.

At this moment, Anne happened to come out of the kitchen, clueless about what happened.

"I've just started making some mushroom soup. It'll take some time before it's ready to be served."

Madeline smirked and waved her hand as she made her way toward the stairs.

expression turned dark and gloomy,

always been rude and uncivilized... I'll let Winnie stay to keep you company. After all, you two got along well before, right? Oh, is this the necklace you bought for her! It's lovely Benjamin hurriedly comforted

worth 36,000 dollars

it for her at

sparkled brightly under the light, naturally contrasting with

and intentionally pointed out.

wouldn't Maddie be furious that you gifted me something

ordered this necklace from abroad, as it's still not available locally. Try it on.

of inferior quality, and her smile

deserves

very much. Thank

interaction from the corner of

into their relationship and toy with her when they

Chapter 6

she is more lovable than you," He blatantly gave Madeline a once-over and spat out the words unkindly, "If I were you, I'd just find

heard you gaming at

you, I'd simply

"Come again!"

until it became out of shape while an air of

Madeline. Then, he grabbed her collar with one hand and pressed her roughly against the wall.

name is Larson! I've never thought of you as family. So, don't try to get close to me, understand? Just because Winnie can joke with me

rtacademy.

studied

and spent his days gaming with e-sports

account to carry him in-game, he

Lucas and called him a

was no surprise, then, that this was

could take anything anyone threw at him except when they ridiculed him

we play a one-to-one match?

her former thick bangs and cumbersome, ugly black-rimmed glasses

Now

rather attractive when

you can lecture me after believing

Madeline did not glean

She

she was the big shot who had carried him with

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