Ara's POV
"That's not fair!" Jack protests in irritation.
Ben just shrugs with a smug grin. “Works for me. I highly support that.”
“Supporting what? A fake engagement?” Jack snaps back. “Ara’s into me. You’re stealing what’s mine, Benedict! You should be ashamed.”
“No shame here,” Ben replies nonchalantly. “Feelings can grow, you know.”
I'm floored, listening to their sibling banter escalate.
“Grow feelings? Like your collection of mistresses lining up from the ground floor to the penthouse?” Jack quips.
“My finances can ensure that Ara won't have to eat ramen every night,” Ben says, sneering. “What’s your grand plan? Borrowing from Mom to keep her in chips and salsa?”
“At least I tried to help! You wouldn't spare a penny if you had a pool of them!” Jack retorts.
“Well, I didn’t k
