Benjamin only started to change after he met Margot.Tamara froze with a tense expression.Sebastian stared at her and whispered comfortingly, "Calm down. I will have someone keep an eye out for Kayla. She won't be able to cause us any trouble."Tamara nodded. "I need to keep an eye on Benjamin for Margot's sake."If Margot came back and learned that Benjamin and Kayla had gotten together, how heartbroken would she be? Everything she did would go to waste. No one could handle that much pain.…Meanwhile, inside the restaurant, Kayla stared nervously at Benjamin and muttered, "Why are you here?"Benjamin chuckled. "Shouldn't I be the one asking you this? You haven't answered me yet. Why did you run away earlier? Do I look like a demon?"Kayla's heart was threatening to jump out of her chest. The familiar feeling was sweeping over her again.Benjamin used to converse with her this way.Kayla calmed herself down. "I'm working here."Benjamin cocked a brow. "Why? Didn't you say
Benjamin cocked a brow in shock. "Since when were you interested in people's relationships?"Sebastian stared at him calmly. "You're not just anyone."Benjamin paused before he shook his head frantically. "Don't! I don't want to have a special place in your heart."Sebastian stared coldly at him.Benjamin chuckled. "You're in a relationship now, so you should focus on yourself. I know what to do."Sebastian had no choice but to let it go.Tamara pursed her lips and was about to speak up when Sebastian glanced at her. She bit back her words.Tamara told herself to calm down. She had to keep it in. She had to find out Benjamin's thoughts on this first.The car stopped in front of a hotel owned by the Custry Cooperation. Benjamin would be staying here during his time in Clacton.Benjamin exited the car and said to the couple, "You don't have to send me up. I will have to rest a bit. Let's meet up for dinner."Sebastian said, "Sure."Benjamin waved goodbye and went upstairs.Ta
Realizing his thoughts, Benjamin threw his phone onto the bed and ignored the text.In the evening, Sebastian drove to the hotel and saw Benjamin coming out, looking refreshed. Sebastian cocked his brows.The car door opened, and Benjamin got in. He looked surprised. "Where's your girlfriend?"Sebastian's expression was cold. "She has something to do and couldn't make it."Benjamin chuckled. "Alright, I don't know how to act with her around. But Seb, why do I feel like she has some hostility toward me? Did I offend her?"Sebastian started the car with a cold expression and drove toward the restaurant. He glanced at Benjamin coolly. "You're taking yourself too seriously."Benjamin's expression froze. He couldn't believe his ears. "How can you say that? I'm your best friend. Now, you're disregarding my feelings for the sake of your girlfriend. You wound me with your words."Sebastian's face darkened. "Get out of the car."Benjamin immediately put on a smile teasingly. "Haha, I'm
Benjamin entered the private room in a daze. He glanced at Sebastian and sat across from him. He hesitated before asking, "Who is Ms. Zimmerman?"Sebastian raised his gaze calmly. There was no hint of emotion on his handsome face. "What's the matter?"Benjamin shook his head. "I don't know. My heart started aching when I heard the name. It was as if it had been torn apart. But I don't even know this person.""You must not have rested well," Sebastian said indifferently.Benjamin pursed his lips. "Maybe."The feeling of heartache gradually disappeared, and the colors returned to his cheeks. Now, he didn't feel anything when he recalled the name. He let out a small sigh of relief.It was rather strange.Sebastian handed the menu to him. "What else do you want to eat?"Benjamin took the menu and glanced at it. He furrowed his brows and put it back. He let out a sigh. "I don't have much appetite right now."Sebastian raised an eyebrow.Benjamin sighed at his reaction. "Seb, to be
On the pier, patrol teams were everywhere. Each of them was tall and imposing, with fierce and sullen expressions. As the ship docked, a small group immediately rushed over, keeping a watchful eye on the newcomers.The ladder was lowered, and Eric was the first to descend. The group leader saw Eric and immediately greeted him respectfully. "Welcome back, Mr. Eric."Eric didn't say a word but turned to look at Margot.Margot descended slowly, gazing at this strange yet familiar place filled with nightmares and bad memories. Her gaze remained steady.The group leader asked, "Who is this, Mr. Eric?"Eric said coldly, "A guest."Upon hearing this, the group leader also gave Margot a respectful nod, but there was still a hint of caution behind his gaze. "Mr. Eric, according to the island's rule, we need to conduct a body search."Margot's expression darkened.Eric shook his head. "No need for that. I was the one who brought her here. She's fine."The group leader hesitated. "But if
Eric had already compromised. The Lane family's team wouldn't insist on it any further. The group leader of the Lane family's team looked at Margot with an amused gaze. "I'm curious. Who exactly is this person? What type of person is worth an entire shipload of goods?"Eric hissed, "No comment!"With that, he opened the car door and gestured for Margot to get in.Margot sat in the car. She felt surprised, but after a moment of thought, she understood immediately. It was just a shipload of goods. Once Andrew discovered the true use of the king of cursed bugs, they could retrieve much more than a ship.The car started and drove down the dirt road. Construction was already underway, repairing the road. After ten minutes, a massive square came into view, dividing Nammu Bay into two areas, the east and the west. The Zimmerman family and the Lane family each governed one area.The car moved along the edge of the square toward the west. After passing through a gate, the vehicle sto
Margot had already calmed down. She walked over and sat on the couch across from Andrew. She quirked a brow at the empty coffee table. Margot started, "Is this how you treat your guests, Mr. Zimmerman? I've come a long way, and you won't even offer me a glass of water?"Eric's face darkened. "Margot, you ..."Before he could finish, Andrew raised his hand to shut him up. His gaze remained icy as he looked at her seemingly relaxed demeanor. "If Ms. Zimmerman brings what I want, I'll provide not only water but anything you want. But if you play any tricks ..."His tone had already taken on a threatening undertone.Margot chuckled indifferently. "I'm right here. Are you still afraid I'll play tricks on you?"Andrew studied the girl. She wore a hat and a mask to cover herself, yet he still felt a hint of familiarity.He looked at Eric. "Go and pour Ms. Zimmerman a glass of water."Then, he asked Margot, "Would you like to eat anything?"Margot contemplated briefly before saying
Margot quickly settled in. She stayed in the building with two bodyguards stationed at the entrance. She pulled out her phone, only to realize there was no signal. No wonder Eric didn't stop her from bringing the phone to the island. It would be useless anyway.Margot went to the balcony and gazed out at the scenery. The sea stretched into the distance. The turbulent waves and an endless horizon only further instilled a sense of despair at a single glance.Margot lowered her gaze and recollected her thoughts. Now that she was on Nammu Bay, she couldn't afford to dwell on other matters. Andrew had let his emotions get the better of him when he saw her. But once he calmed down, he would discuss the king of cursed bugs with her.He wanted to know what happened with Gwenda. More importantly, he wanted the king of cursed bugs for himself.Margot lay on the bed and closed her eyes to conserve her energy.Two hours later, there was a knock on the door. A voice outside rang out, "Ms. Zimm