Slipping his phone away, Benjamin turned to Valerie with a touch of regret. "Looks like I'll be arriving home late tonight," he mentioned.Confused, Valerie furrowed her forehead, perplexed. "What's happening, Ben? We were just planning a quiet night with dinner and jazz music without any neighbors around. Why are you canceling all that so abruptly now?"Benjamin shook his head, responding with concern, "I have a client who needs urgent treatment tonight. Otherwise, he might not see the sun tomorrow. I hope you understand."It was evident that Valerie felt disappointed with Benjamin's choice. However, upon hearing that his work was related to someone's life, she refrained from making any comments."You should come home right after finishing your work, alright?" Valerie pleaded with hope in her eyes. "I'll still prepare dinner and a bottle of good wine for us. Tonight is the only chance we have to enjoy some quiet time without neighbors. Make sure this little celebration isn't postpon
At 7:10 pm, the protesters began their march.It started with a speech from E1's most famous public figure, Jeffrey Collins, a furniture businessman with hundreds of branches across the state.Using a megaphone, he spoke loudly, "This dirty company, Platinum Estate, has done a sneaky business to deceive us all. As you all must be aware, the car explosion was probably a deliberate conspiracy by them to get us to let go of all our properties at a ridiculously low price!""We can't sue them through legal channels - this dirty company has bribed the judge to favor them!""However, we stand here to take back what is rightfully ours. First of all, use polite and gentle means. But, if even that doesn't work, we must use our own means!"Finishing his speech to the protesters, Jeffrey smiled broadly as his oration received full support from the 700-plus people in front of him."We have to burn this building down! Leave nothing behind!" someone shouted."Destroy everything those bastards have!
Beyond Joshua's limited vision, Benjamin had landed in the building's courtyard with remarkable ease, devoid of any injuries.Benjamin let out a soft sigh while expressing, "Well, this is a tad more painful than I had envisioned."To emerge unscathed during his free fall from the third floor of the building, Benjamin amassed a substantial amount of Qi energy on the soles of his feet and calves to mitigate the impact.Nevertheless, even with his anticipation, the residual effect of the resulting pain lingered, though extremely minor.Thinking that he merely needed to acclimate to this sensation, Benjamin lifted his gaze towards the crowd of people outside the building gate.Among them, he discerned small flames emanating from dozens of Molotov cocktails.With mere seconds ticking away, the imminent danger loomed larger—gasoline-filled glass bottles, poised to be hurled, threatened to unleash a devastating inferno upon the distinguished Platinum Estate Co. building and all its occupants
Benjamin did not take his eyes off the beautiful figure. A sight like this was too much to waste, right?Instead, he quickly said, "My bad, totally my fault. I might've run a bit behind, but fingers crossed the grub's still warm and you're still cool enough to let me through the door."Valerie flashed a smile. The silhouette appeared incredibly elegant in a plain red dress, showcasing her slender shoulders. Her lips had a glossy sheen, courtesy of a not-so-fashionable lip balm. Brown eyes gazed with a subtle hint of mystery.No matter how you size her up, she's a stunner!In that instant, Valerie spoke up, "I've mentioned before that my door is forever open to Benjamin Frost. And even now, I stand by that principle."Smiling, Benjamin finally stepped into the house.Unexpectedly, Valerie immediately put her hand on Benjamin's arm."What are you up to?" Benjamin inquired, puzzled.Valerie just stuck out her tongue without answering anything.Walking up to the dining room, Benjamin saw
Valerie extracted the room key, holding it in a firm grip. She chuckled softly, "Hehe, you're not escaping this room until I decide to hand over the key!"Wearing a visibly perturbed expression, Benjamin, being a man at heart, was never fond of being dominated by anyone. However, at that moment, Valerie had exerted a considerable amount of control over him."What is it that you truly want, Val?" Benjamin inquired."I mentioned it earlier, didn't I? I just want to have some fun with you!" Valerie noticed the displeasure on Benjamin's face, but she paid it little mind. Tonight, she desired to be in charge. She reiterated, "Let's engage in some adult games here."Benjamin inquired again, a hint of apprehension in his voice, "What kind of adult games are you thinking about?"Valerie touched her chin with her index finger, humming thoughtfully, "Hmm, how about truth or dare? I think that qualifies as an adult game."Benjamin breathed a sigh of relief. Initially, he had feared Valerie might
At three in the morning, while Benjamin was in the lotus position gathering Yin Qi, his cell phone rang, breaking the silence.Muttering under his breath, Benjamin cursed himself, realizing he should have turned off his phone before diving into the Yin Qi collection process to safeguard his hard-earned concentration.However, there was no turning back. Benjamin reluctantly opened one eye and stole a glance at his buzzing phone, discovering a name that piqued his curiosity."Lebron? Why's he calling at this hour?"Lebron, despite his disheveled appearance, possessed a keen sense of propriety. If he was reaching out unannounced in the dead of night, it implied the matter at hand was not only significant but also urgently demanding attention.Without hesitation, Benjamin promptly answered the call."Lebron, is something wrong?" he asked straightforwardly."Master Frost, one of my men intercepted an armed foreign intruder attempting to enter the E1 block," Lebron reported promptly. "I've
Ensuring the woman stood on her own, Benjamin escorted her to the outdoor terrace. His primary concern was to conduct the questioning without causing any disturbance that might disrupt Valerie's serene slumber.Simultaneously, two sleek black SUVs pulled up directly in front of the house. A robust figure swiftly disembarked from the co-driver's seat, making a beeline towards Benjamin."Young Master, are you alright?!" Lebron inquired anxiously, hastily examining Benjamin from head to toe. In his panic, he even overlooked the presence of the bound woman standing beside his master.Benjamin shook his arm and responded casually, "Take it easy, Lebron. I'm perfectly fine. Instead, I've snagged something quite interesting."At that point, Lebron finally turned his attention to the captivating woman standing beside Benjamin.The woman, standing at a height of 168cm, appeared to be in her twenties. Her slender physique resembled that of a Spanish guitar. Despite her cold and indifferent expr
The dungeon in Frost's Mansion was far from the grim image people typically associated with such places. It was too elegant to be labeled a prison, equipped with all the amenities one could imagine.Each prison cell boasted a queen-size bed, a bathroom complete with a bathtub and shower, a compact library, a fully equipped gym, and even a television stocked solely with offline movies.The provision of such luxurious facilities stemmed from its straightforward design philosophy.The dungeon in Frost's Mansion is dedicated to imposing "house arrest" as a penalty for its household members who have committed rather serious offenses.Therefore, Benjamin's choice to confine the female intruder to his mansion's dungeon could be deemed fitting. It should be noted that, as of now, he still perceived the woman as having a peculiar identity, more than just a hired fighter. Ensuring her well-being was crucial, as she could potentially serve as a bargaining chip in future negotiations.Observing t