The next second, Harriet felt a sudden movement and was pulled aside by Delbert, narrowly avoiding a dagger that had flown unexpectedly from behind her.

Harriet quickly withdrew her leg and turned around with a serious expression furrowing her brow, only to see a bulky figure with an ugly scarred face-the likely source of the thrown dagger. Beside this man were several underling-looking thugs, their faces less scarred than his.

When the man noticed Harriet turning to look at him, his face showed no sign of guilt.

Instead, he seemed defiant.

"What are you looking at? Scared by that knife? The one I threw just now wasn't even aimed at you, so what are you afraid of?"

This man was Benjamin, who had been lying in wait with his gang.

He had planned to strike as soon as Harriet and Delbert passed by but didn't expect the couple to start getting cozy next to the car, which was torturous for a single man like him!

in a fit of

his purpose when he was

have been hit directly by the

his manr's voice made Benjamin feel

had happened, and mentally noted the man who had spoken up, planning to settle the

act nonchalant

jewel at the gems trading center? If you know what's good for you, hand it over quickly. I might just spare your lives." Upon

had heard about her exceptional jewel

unaware of

was indeed

lips curved into a

even know who I am to dare try

look fierce and

you are. Hand over the

this woman

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