Chapter 394
Winnie knitted her brows in response. Not many people would use that tone when calling Xavier’s phone and also address her directly.

Moreover, the gruff voice sounded familiar to Winnie. It was one that she had a deep impression of.

Just before she could clarify if it was Xavier’s father on the line, Benjamin preempted her. “Why are you answering Xavier’s phone? Where is he?”

His hostile tone brought a slight frown to Winnie’s face as she replied flatly, “He’s busy right now and can’t reach his phone.”

Winnie knew that she and Benjamin had nothing to talk about. Moreover, she couldn’t bring herself to curry favor with him.

Hence, she replied politely, “However, he’ll be back soon. I’ll get him to return your call later. Is that all right?”

Despite Winnie’s distinguished identity, Benjamin still didn’t approve of her, a view that hadn’t changed since the beginning.

In his mind, she would always be the clown who pretended to be a retard just so that she could seek vengeance for her father.

Obviously, that wasn’t the root of his dissatisfaction with her.

What infuriated him the most was her undue influence over his son.

masterpiece he had carved out

many extreme things for Winnie’s sake. Furthermore, his son was willing to sacrifice the Fairchild family’s interest on more than one occasion while

of his daughter-in-law due

his son to have a bimbo who could bear the latter children. A woman who was capable of manipulating

me, what in the world is Xavier doing now? I know

The frown on Winnie’s face deepened. “We’re

“Why? For work?”

treatment.” Winnie chose to tell the truth instead of lying, even though she could roughly guess the reason for Benjamin’s snarky tone. After all, there was no point in hiding the fact from the latter

of the day, Winnie was a daughter-in-law of the Fairchild family. Although Benjamin didn’t return to see her or show any concern, it didn’t mean he

you’re being a burden to Xavier right now? I’m

Ignoring the fish that had taken the bait, she focused her attention entirely on the call.

not the daughter-in-law I want, a fact I have made abundantly clear while you were still pretending to be a fool. Even when you were well, you dragged Xavier along on many dangerous endeavors. Because of you, he has also ignored his responsibilities to the Fairchild family. Clearly,

no heed to Benjamin’s words, Winnie retorted with a slight smile, “I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint you. Xavier and I are a married couple, and our

enjoy having a man like Xavier fuss all over you.

something as private as this?” Winnie was a sea of calm

yet nonchalant tone, Benjamin felt as

response, he could feel his hatred for

bear an heir for the Fairchild family. If you’re barren, you would be useless as a woman, even if you’re

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