Benjamin cast a lazy glance at her and said, “Because I want to.”
Everyone around pricked up their ears, ready for gossip. After all, gossip involving Benjamin was always juicy.
Delphine: “……”
Her hands clenched suddenly as she stared at Benjamin’s cold face, a rising sense of unease in her chest.
Robin entered quickly and took the phone from Lily’s hands.
Amanda looked at Benjamin with complicated emotions.
Benjamin wasn’t defending her personally—he just wouldn’t allow anyone to touch what belonged to him. He looked like a gentle man on the outside, but in reality, he was domineering and possessive to an extreme. If something was his, not even a dog could be bullied by outsiders.
Barry didn’t want things to blow up any further, so he gave a subtle signal to Carol beside him.
Caro
