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
Benjamin's gaze was unwavering as he replied, "She's still my wife regardless of whether I've regained my memories or not!"Sebastian replied, "Your wife? That was in the outside world."This is the Hughes clan, and Ms. Victoria is Milady's only daughter. All the elders value her greatly."She's extremely intelligent, and she would soon be accepted back into the Hughes family. She will then become a part of the Hughes clan and will never leave the Hughes clan anymore."He continued, "Your wife is from the Jameson family, Mr. Harper. She's someone from the outside world. Nothing will go your way unless you also agree to stay in the Hughes clan forever."Benjamin retorted, "You're in no position to negotiate terms with me. Vicky will not agree to it as well!"He wouldn't mind staying if Victoria had agreed to it. But she had made her stance clear—she would be leaving this place!Benjamin's voice was cold and indifferent when he said, "She's my woman regardless of which family she'
Benjamin remained expressionless.His gaze shone in a cold glint as he said, "She's my woman. She wouldn't marry another guy regardless of what it was for."The prerequisite for our cooperation and my keeping of the Hughes clan's secrets is for her safety. I will show you how insane I can get if anything happens to her."Of course Sebastian knew how insane Benjamin could get. He had seen it happen before, after all.Benjamin continued, "Give me 50 of your men. They do not have to be absolutely loyal to me, but they must follow my orders and execute them. If you can't do this, I'll have to get my men to come in."Also, give me a batch of your most advanced firearms."Sebastian rejected his request and replied, "Firearms are forbidden in the Hughes clan."Benjamin replied, "It's not easy to do what you want to do. Since you're planning to achieve your goals, you shouldn't impose so many restrictions and boundaries on yourself."Do you think Jackalyn has a bottom line? All these t
Compared to the other noble families, the interpersonal relationships of the Chadler family were considered the simplest.Lucas Chadler did not practice polygamy. He married the daughter of the Sandford family and the both of them had a son and a daughter.Asher was the only heir to the Chadler family.Victoria's eyes glinted as she replied excitedly, "The Cash King is here! Why are you still here? Let him in! We can't let our distinguished guest wait!"Silas slipped the small gold coin into his pocket.He was extra proactive as he replied, "I'll go get him!"Wendy looked at the small gold coin that was slipped into Silas' pocket and reacted quicker than usual.She strode toward Silas and pulled him back to get before him.She said, "I'll go! You've already gotten a small gold coin. It should be my turn now!"Silas was about to run after her when Victoria called him."Enough, don't you already have one? Just let Wendy go."Silas was low-spirited. He soon turned his gaze towa