There were some things he had to get clear—this man was not someone they could afford to offend.
When Benjamin got married, he hadn't been in Cindale, so he’d never seen Amanda.
And everyone knew: Benjamin never brought female companions to events.
So when he appeared tonight with such a stunning woman at his side, it truly came as a surprise.
Amanda seemed born to be queenly, nobility radiating from her very bones. Her presence exuded a commanding aura that made every woman who admired Benjamin feel a strong sense of threat.
Benjamin cast a sidelong glance at Amanda and said calmly, “Mr. Haase, this is my wife, Amanda.”
Mr. Haase was momentarily stunned, but his worldliness kicked in quickly, and he smiled in understanding.
Though Benjamin’s voice wasn’t loud, the sentence “this is
