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Chapter 211 Thank You for Giving Up

Author: Unsweetened Chestnuts
last update Last Updated: 2023-11-20 15:27:53
Benjamin struggled to restrain his emotions.

Yet he maintained a calm facade and changed the topic. "This bodycon dress is nice."

Grace sensed his interest in the dress and asked, "Are you interested in this dress too, Mr. Hawkins?"

Benjamin didn't explain much. He simply said, "Everyone likes nice things, don't they?"

Hearing that, Grace noticed that he seemed to be implying something but didn't dwell on it. "Well, thank you for giving up, Mr. Hawkins." With that said, she turned to leave.

Benjamin didn't say anything else and just watched her walk away.

The next moment, Sherry, who was standing nearby, shamelessly approached him. "Mr. Hawkins, can you lend me three million dollars?"

When Benjamin turned around and saw her eager face, a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes. "I've never had the habit of lending money to others."

Sherry was embarrassed to receive such a clear refusal. But now, she had no way to get ten million dollars. In the end, she was forcefully kicked out by
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