Cordelia's eyes widened in surprise, but a magnetic force seemed to hold her in place as she found herself unable to separate her lips from Benjamin's.After a minute of a lingering kiss, Benjamin gently separated his lips and pressed a soft kiss to Cordelia's forehead. "Your lips taste nice to me," he whispered, a smile playing on his lips.Cordelia, rendered speechless, stood there, her gaze fixed on Benjamin.Smiling, Benjamin whispered, "Do you remember when you asked how you could cheer me up? I think I'm better now, thank you." His hand remained locked, keeping Cordelia in a gentle embrace.Cordelia shook her head slightly before finally finding her voice. "That wasn't the kind of help I could offer."Curious, Benjamin pulled her a bit closer, his hand securely holding her waist. "What kind of help could you offer then?"Concerned, Cordelia responded, "Stop this; someone might see us, and I'll be in trouble.”With a carefree attitude, Benjamin tried to reassure her. "Come on, wh

Cordelia looked at the leader and said, "Have you seen how strong the accounting department team is? You guys should match it well, or else you might lose, understood?"They all nodded in acknowledgment and moved into position. Cordelia then turned to Benjamin and wished him, "All the best."Benjamin remained silent, acknowledging her words, and walked away towards the field.As Benjamin approached the field, the sports teacher gave him a cold look. The teacher had already developed a sense of dislike towards Benjamin, influenced by what he perceived during the incident in the class.Picking up the microphone, the sports teacher declared, "Now, it's going to be a tug of war challenge between the accounting department and the business department. The accounting department has already won a lot; will they win this one too, or will they be defeated? We'll watch." He added, "Please, all the leaders, when you're pulling and feel tired, you can quickly hand over to those at your back givin

As the final victory of the business department unfolded, the crowd erupted into a symphony of cheers and jubilation. The air vibrated with the collective elation of the spectators, and within the business department, the joy was palpable.Cheers cascaded through the air like a waterfall as members of the business department embraced each other, celebrating their unexpected triumph. Among the exuberant voices, praises for Benjamin echoed with genuine admiration, "He did it! Benjamin turned the game around!""What a comeback! That was pure brilliance.""Who knew we had a tug of war strategist in our midst?""Benjamin, you're a hero! What a leader!""I can't believe we won! This is incredible!""Madam Cordelia must be proud. Benjamin really proved himself today.”The five members, including the one who initially led the tug of war, shared a moment of joyous celebration. The leader, who initially harbored doubts about Benjamin's ability to secure victory when he exchanged positions, no

"Are you asking why?" the manager frowned."Of course, sir. I'm eager to know why because I don't understand why all of a sudden prices would be increased by 30 percent," Cordelia repliedThe manager leaned back in his chair and explained, "Cordelia, the Market Square attracts a significant number of visitors, contributing to the consistent flow of customers to your supermarket. It's our collective effort to maintain high standards here, which, in turn, reflects positively on your business, enabling you to thrive and make good profits.”Cordelia’s brows furrowed as she attempted to reason with the manager. "I understand the need for adjustments, but the current prices are already higher than the standard. Adding another 30 percent makes it more than just an increase; it's becoming exorbitant.”The manager, visibly angered, slapped his hand on the table. "How dare you? You question something I've taken time to calculate as abnormal? Are you insinuating that the prices are too high? Do

Cordelia returned to the dining area with a tray of steaming food. On the plate was a succulent piece of roasted meat, surrounded by a generous portion of fluffy rice. The plate also held a colorful mix of well-seasoned vegetables, enhancing the visual appeal and flavors of the meal. She placed it in front of Benjamin, the rich aroma filling the room."Here you go, Benjamin," she said, setting the fork and knife beside the plate. The combination of meat, rice, and veggies promised a delightful and well-balanced dinner. "Enjoy your meal. It's a little bit of everything to make it special.”Benjamin nodded and said thank you. Cordelia then said, “Let me get you wine too.” She then opened the fridge at the side and pulled out a bottle and started pouring. Benjamin nodded appreciatively as Cordelia mentioned getting some wine. As she poured, his eyes caught a glimpse of the small scratch on her hand. Concern immediately flashed across his face, and without hesitation, he got up and gently