She would often play dead to avoid being shot at. Yves suddenly felt that he and Wendy lived in different worlds."Do you have to play dead often?"Wendy blinked. "Yes. There were a few times. Why else would Victoria catch me in the act so easily?"During normal circumstances, playing dead is not needed. However, during special circumstances, protecting your own life is more important."Yves looked at the group of men on the ground. There were more than a hundred of them. "Did Mrs. B finish them off alone?"Wendy was slightly annoyed by the parade of questions coming from Yves. However, her anger dissipated whenever she thought about the card with no credit limit.Her voice was soft as she explained patiently, "No. Me and Victoria finished them off together. They're a bunch of weaklings."Normally, Victoria would be able to handle it alone. But it has been a while since she fought, so she's a bit out of practice."I wanted to see her eyes being filled with bloodlust. Too bad th
Victoria dragged Benjamin out of the arena.Benjamin's car was parked at the entrance. Benjamin got in the driver's seat first and patted the passenger's seat.Victoria laughed dryly. She had actually wanted to sit in the back. She obediently got in the passenger seat. She heard the doors being locked the second she closed the car door.Victoria turned to look at Benjamin.There was a silver mini-gun in Benjamin's hand.After Victoria had knocked the guy out, Benjamin arrived. Thus, she had completely forgotten about the gun.She reached out to take it. "Benjamin, that's my gun. I … I used it to knock someone out. I wanted to pick it up. But when I saw you, I had forgotten everything."Thank you. If it weren't for you, I would still have to go back to look for it. I'm exhausted."Benjamin's hand moved away, not letting Victoria take it.He looked at Victoria's bright eyes and said, "You're exhausted?"Victoria smiled, "A little bit."The truth was, she wasn't the slightest
Benjamin's expression was terrifying.Victoria blinked. "Benjamin, there seems to be something wrong with you."Benjamin was stunned. He frowned as his irritation increased.Victoria looked at Benjamin. He was an extremely difficult man to comfort. Why did such a difficult man exist?However, she still had to comfort him, no matter how hard it was.Victoria's brain began to wrack for ideas. She quickly thought of 108 ways to comfort him.Benjamin turned his back to Victoria as he looked out the window.He finally turned around after a while.The second he turned, Victoria hugged him.His body tensed as he looked at Victoria. Victoria was smiling brightly at him."Benjamin, what were you thinking? Are you jealous? Are you worried I'll run off with someone else, making you the laughingstock of Youngville?"Benjamin's gaze sharpened. "Do I look like I care about what other people think of me?"Of course, he did. If he didn't, why would he spend so much effort to marry her? To
Colette, Ginny, and Elizabeth had returned to their home in Youngville in their private jet.Although Ginny and Elizabeth had a strained relationship, Ginny would still bring Colette back to Youngville to stay for a few days at the beginning of every month.They had their own rooms in the Warde manor.At around 6 pm, they were having dinner downstairs after putting away their luggage.Just a few bites in, Colette's phone vibrated.She thought it was a message from Yvette. She didn't care that it was slightly inappropriate as she picked up her phone to look at the message.It was an anonymous email. Colette was sure it was from Yvette, so she didn't think before opening it.There was a big document and the photos were loading.Were they photos of Victoria's death? Colette's hand trembled at that thought.Victoria should have died a long time ago. She should not have returned to the Warde family.Elizabeth looked at the malicious and excited expression on Colette's face. She fr
Victoria had just ended her call with Colette when Yves called her.He asked worriedly, "Mrs. B, is Ben with you? Are you both alright?"Victoria was slightly peeved at the thought of how much energy she had spent to make Benjamin happy. She even had to call him hubby."Yves, aren't you on my side? Why didn't you tell me that you and Benjamin were planning to go to the arena?"Yves explained, "Mrs. B, I'm being wrongly accused here. We went there to catch those suspicious guys. I didn't know you would be there."It's my fault. Next time, no matter where we're going, I'll make sure to tell you."Is Ben furious? He just cares too much about you. He's afraid you'll leave him for another man."Just go and comfort him, and he'll be alright. Don't mind him. He's just a jealous man."Yves was testing the water with his last words.Ever since Benjamin overheard Victoria and Ethan on a call, he had been an emotional wreck. Yves had been worried.Victoria recalled Benjamin's furious ex
Once the car stopped, Victoria got off.Although it had been more than ten years, Victoria recognized him immediately.He was her father before she had returned to the Jameson manor back then. He was Colette's biological father.He was a man who would do anything for money.Victoria smirked. Before she could tell him anything about Colette, Paul Baker turned around.His eyes lit up when he saw Victoria. The malicious and calculating glint in his eyes was painfully obvious."Hi. I'm here to meet a family member of mine. But I'm not from the city."It's my first time here. I'm not sure where I'm supposed to go. Could you show me the way?"Victoria immediately saw and understood Paul's intention.Paul used to be in the human trafficking business. He would lure working women into the mountains and sell them to men who could not find a wife.But he was a gambler. Although he was in such a corrupt business, he would often end up hungry with no money.Paul had made her his target t
Benjamin thought about it and retyped his message. Benjamin: "Thank you for your care, Ms. Frost. With Vicky here, I'm much better now. I'll add someone in. He'll be sending the Venmo."The Beauty: "Why can't you do it? Why do you need someone to do such a thing for you? Why don't you let someone else care for Victoria if that's the case? You're not sincere. I don't agree to this!"Benjamin: "I need to make money to Venmo you all. Vicky will also be suspicious if I'm always on my phone. I'll also take note of what goes on. If all of you need anything, my friend can help."Wendy: "Benjamin is right. If he doesn't make money, how will we receive any money? Victoria will also have to live a poor life with him. Benjamin was thinking of the bigger picture! Amazing!"A few courageous souls also followed Wendy and tried to persuade Lena.Benjamin called Yves. "I'll add you to a group."Before he could finish, Yves said in shock, "Ben, you created a group? What group? I thought you did
Benjamin held Victoria's hand and headed toward Eleanor.Eleanor was quick on her feet. She quickly arrived in front of them.She pulled down her shawl and took off her sunglasses. She looked at Benjamin in annoyance."What did I tell you on the phone? I told you multiple times to inform me when you're returning to Youngville, and what did you do?"If I didn't ask someone to pay attention to it, I would have missed your arrival. You never take my words to heart. Am I even your grand—"Benjamin looked at Victoria. He smiled as he interrupted Eleanor. "Greet Grandma."Eleanor's gaze fell on Victoria.She was surprised and quickly forgot about her anger directed at Benjamin. "Where did this pretty lady come from? Did I scare you? I normally don't talk like that."I was ecstatic to know that he found a girlfriend. But he didn't even tell me when he was returning."Eleanor smiled and handed Victoria the bouquet. "Welcome. On behalf of the Summers family, I welcome your arrival."