Victoria was shocked when she heard Benjamin mentioning Jackalyn. She immediately turned around and studied his expression.He was looking at her gently. But deep inside his eyes, there was the coldness and killing intent that had yet to subside from his mention of Jackalyn.When he asked that question, he meant it and truly seemed oblivious to what had happened.She was evidently disappointed. She thought he might've remembered something.From her expression, he knew he was right. "Why did she harm you? Was it because of me?"She couldn't bear to stress him out. So, she denied, "Not really. You'll learn the truth when you … Have you applied the medicine?"She had initially wanted to say he would know all about it after he recovered his memories. But then, she changed her mind and thought that was no longer important.Although he forgot what they had experienced together, he still loved her. She was pleased to learn that. She could feel his love even though he didn't remember he
"How would you rate me?" Leaning on his chest, Victoria looked up at Benjamin tenderly.Despite having a provocative smile, she looked innocent and was really foxy.He felt his blood gushing within him, and his lower abdomen seemed like it was on fire. The fire spread to every part of his body and consumed even his ability to think and be sensible. He said nothing.Propping himself up with his elbows, he nudged backward. Then, he lay flat on his back, gazing at her while constantly gulping. It was like he was giving her permission to do whatever she wanted.Amused, she chuckled. She wouldn't let him get his way that easily, for sure.Laying on top of him, she moved her fingers upward like she was playing a piano. They reached his Adam's apple, and she traced a circle around it."You haven't rated my performance yet," she said softly, almost coquettishly.She continued, "I still remember how distant you were to women when we first knew each other. You were 30 years old then, yet
Realizing that Benjamin was still standing where he was, Victoria giggled.She rested her head on her palms and looked like she was mesmerized. "How I wish to be the water dripping off the ends of your hair."With a flirty look, she pointed at him. She started tracing the course the water droplet would take as it ran down his body."I can then roll off your chin to your Adam's apple, your chest, your abdominal muscles, and …" Her finger shifted downward until it was pointing at his crotch.He hadn't completely calmed down yet, and what she did ignited his desires again. He was aroused.Like a playboy who teased a lady, Victoria laughed out loud. "Do you need to take another shower, Benjamin?"Was she an average woman? If anything, she was a perverted one! No, that wasn't it, too. She was a seductress.Benjamin felt resigned. "You aren't behaving the slightest bit like a woman.""How could I bed you if I were the same as the other women? Do you not like it?"Did he not like it?
Veins bulged on Benjamin's forehead. He threw the blanket aside and headed for the bathroom.However, Victoria grabbed his hand. "Do you need my help?"When she looked at him, her eyes sparkled like they held a million stars.His lips curved upward involuntarily. Like the sun rising over the horizon, his cold face lit up.Pressing his lips together tightly, he let out a low hum. Unable to suppress a smile, he returned to the bed.…Over half an hour later, Victoria lay on the bed and stared at Benjamin, who was massaging her hands for her.This time, her hands were aching like never before. Her arms ached, too.She was here to demand an answer from him because she was grumpy about the bride selection.She intentionally wore this nightgown. As his punishment, she would intrigue him but not let him do what he wanted.She recalled arguing with him a while ago. How did it end up as it always would—that she'd help him overcome his urge?She cursed herself for having no willpower
After Will received Benjamin's call, he went to his room right away.As he opened the door, he felt an overwhelming sense of pressure. Stunned, he became anxious for no reason.Standing at the door, he scanned the room. Just as his gaze landed on the bed, he felt a piercing glare.He immediately withdrew his gaze and walked to Benjamin, standing by the window. He called respectfully, "Benjamin."Benjamin was wearing a dark gray trench coat. He had one hand on the windowsill and the other fiddling with a rosary bracelet. On the back of his hands, his veins bulged slightly.His expression was cold and as unpredictable as before. No one could've guessed his emotions. Will suddenly felt a great sense of danger.Benjamin didn't respond to him. So, he called again tentatively, "Benjamin."Benjamin turned around and looked at him. His soulful eyes tinged with red and were colder than ever.Will felt his scalp muscles tightening under his stare."Will, being a branch leader is truly u
Wendy was unabashed with what she was saying and was getting increasingly outrageous.If Victoria wasn't in such a good mood, she would've lashed out at her and stitched her mouth.Wendy was immersed in the juicy gossip and was unaware.She continued analyzing, "Oh, I know. He couldn't remember you. So, you forced yourself on him out of frustration and tried to bring back his memories."However, you were no match for him. You were alone when I went to the room the first time."But then, why are you so happy? Just because of the small victory you had? Aren't you settling too easily for too little, Victoria?"Victoria didn't know what to say. "It's not a bad idea if you can just keep your mouth shut. Also, it wasn't that he wasn't attracted to me. It was I who refused him."He had forgotten all about me just like that, not to mention he was hanging out with another woman when I first met him here."Now he even has a bride selection going on. I'm here to settle the score. How can
Victoria turned to look at Benjamin, standing beside her. Her smile was pure and sweet, and it was evident that she was elated.She asked in a cheerful tone, "Why are you here?"He was looking at her, too. The street was bustling, yet his eyes were only on her smile. His lips curved into one, too."Chance encounter, love at first sight, and then becoming a candidate at your groom selection."Victoria chuckled out loud, and her eyes were brighter than ever.Benjamin didn't lower his voice, so Wendy and Silas heard him while following behind. Their eyes widened in surprise.So did that mean he not only planned to cancel his bride selection but was also going to compete to be her groom?Victoria guessed correctly. No wonder she was in such a good mood.Wendy looked at Benjamin, whose expression was tender. She recalled how cold he had been with Roxy a few days ago, so much so that none dared to go near him.Victoria totally had him under her charms whether or not he remembered he
It was a wonderful scene of a handsome man and a beautiful woman flirting with each other. But Sebastian found it unsightly.He strolled over to Victoria and Benjamin and greeted, "Hello, Mr. Harper, Ms. Victoria."Wendy walked out of Victoria's shadows.Her gaze went from Sebastian to Benjamin. She couldn't decide who to support.Such a difficult choice to make between two men who were on par with each other.Victoria already knew what Wendy was thinking just by looking at her. She was tempted to kick her.Victoria said, "Fancy meeting you here, Mr. Veron."Sebastian had a gentle look on his face as he replied, "You should just call me Sebastian or Seb, Ms. Victoria. We'd sound like strangers to each other if you called me Mr. Veron."Victoria subconsciously glanced at Benjamin as she said, "I'm just not used to addressing other men by their first name."She cast a warning gaze at Sebastian from the corner of her eyes as she was explaining.Seriously. She was JUST done coaxi