About five minutes later, Evelyn returned with a tray containing a cup of Darjeeling Tea. She placed the cup on the table. She invited Benjamin to enjoy the tea.Evelyn cleared her throat with poise, offering her words with politeness and respect, "I've reached out to my superior; he is Mr. Joseph Moore. Presently, he is outside the province, but he has graciously agreed to rendezvous with you and assured that he will promptly make his way here."Benjamin nodded briefly. He was more interested in the Darjeeling Tea in front of him than the news about the owner of Treasure Village. Benjamin lifted the teacup and then smelled the aroma of the tea. His eyes were closed, while he wondered what aromas he could find in the cup of tea.Upon opening his eyes, Benjamin inquired, "Would you not care to indulge in the same tea and join me in this delightful sip, Evelyn?"Evelyn chuckled, albeit with a subtle stiffness in her laughter. "I'm sorry, but I lean towards wine over the bitterness of te
Benjamin sighed heavily. He looked pityingly at Evelyn. John couldn't shake the nagging awareness that, in the span of just one month, the multitude of deductions Evelyn faced could easily diminish her hard-earned paycheck to mere vapors. Likewise, Benjamin staunchly believed that hidden beneath the repetitive slashes on the salary sheet were scheming individuals with less-than-honorable intentions, shamelessly capitalizing on the chance to encroach upon the deserved privileges of those under their charge.While Benjamin wasn't an entirely saintly or noble-hearted individual, he harbored a strong aversion to the oppression of the vulnerable.After thoughtful consideration, Benjamin shared, "In the near future, you'll be assuming John's position. You'll be overseeing the management of Treasure Village and elevating it into a much-improved establishment."To Benjamin, Evelyn stood out as one of those dedicated employees who served him with genuine enthusiasm and sincerity. In his eyes
Joseph stroked his chin thoughtfully, his voice carrying a playful undertone, "Yet, even though I sense you're the ideal heir to Treasure Village's essence, I won't be offering any special discounts, hahaha!"A faint smile graced Benjamin's lips as he cut to the chase, "So, how much is the price tag for Treasure Village, Mr. Moore?"Mr. Moore's grin widened, revealing a sense of humor. "I aim to retire and depart in tranquility. To ensure a peaceful afterlife, I must leave a substantial inheritance for my descendants, sparing me heavenly disturbances. Hm, how about a neat 10 billion?""Oh?" Benjamin was quite surprised by the amount.Joseph's tone took on a challenging edge as he continued, "What's your take on that, Mr. Frost? I had the notion you might wield an executive black card from Citibank, considering your considerable wealth. However, if you find yourself a bit short on funds, feel free to kickstart the bidding."Benjamin smiled bitterly. Ten billion dollars was not a big am
Joseph exited the room gracefully, guided by one of his dedicated aides. A hushed ambiance enveloped the space as Benjamin and Evelyn found themselves alone, their presence lingering in the stillness that remained.The tears had ceased, yet traces of emotion etched across Evelyn's countenance. The prospect of a significant turn in her life had never crossed her mind before. Her existence, up until now, had unfolded in the steady cadence of the ordinary, devoid of any grand expectations. Yet, on this day, the whims of Fortune seemed to favor her, unveiling an extraordinary miracle that she hadn't dared to anticipate.Indeed, Evelyn christened the day's events as nothing short of a miracle. In the blink of an eye, her life underwent a profound transformation. What other term could aptly capture such a swift and unforeseen metamorphosis if not the enchanting essence of a miracle?All this time, she lived her life as an ordinary employee gracefully. Moreover, she realized that her educati
Benjamin put the herbs into the trunk of his old car with the help of Evelyn. Evelyn was astonished by Benjamin. The man had an abundant amount of money but preferred to look simple. Not only the appearance, even the man also drove an old sedan car."Have you managed to secure everything you need, Mr. Frost?" inquired Evelyn as Benjamin sealed the trunk of his car."Indeed. However, I anticipate frequent visits from now on," Benjamin shared before sliding into his car. Just before departing, he left Evelyn with a parting message. "You now hold the reins as the manager at Treasure Village. Make sure to excel; don't disappoint me."Evelyn nodded, a sense of determination coloring her expression. "Yes, sir. I assure you, I won't let you down," she responded with resolve.Benjamin nodded in acknowledgment. His future visits to Treasure Village would not only involve herb purchases but also the oversight of his staff. He was adamant about ensuring that no employee mirrored the discourtesy
Benjamin stepped into the living room with a smile on his face. He intended to give two Dragon Shallow River Pills to Valerie as soon as he arrived home, as a precautionary measure to protect the girl from any bad possibilities. However, her steps came to a sudden halt when she heard something that did not match Valerie's usual light-shoe steps."That's not the sound of Valerie's shoesteps," he muttered skeptically. "They sound heavy, and the treads are definitely wider. Valerie rarely wears shoes like this; if not heels, then sneakers."With growing suspicion, Benjamin directed his steps towards the door, his eyes carefully checking his surroundings. Although there was no sign of a stranger's presence, a black 4x4 car was parked gracefully in front of Valerie's house."Maybe I'm being too paranoid," Benjamin thought, trying to ease the tension that arose. However, his instincts as a man of business and his success in the pill field kept him on his toes.Deciding to check further, Benj
Throughout the journey, Benjamin couldn't shake off the persistent thoughts about the identity of the perpetrator behind the bomb attack.If the threat originated from an adversary of his family's past, the looming question was how they had acquired knowledge of Benjamin's identity and current location."I can't afford to sit back and wait for them to strike one by one," Benjamin muttered. "I need to take the initiative and confront them head-on."If Benjamin did not want the people he cared about to get hurt, he would have to think of a strategy carefully. However, this would be a little difficult considering Valerie refused to be left behind by Benjamin. In fact, if they are apart, Benjamin believes he can easily handle this problem without having to worry about endangering Valerie.Approaching Frost's Mansion, the gate opened quickly when the guard recognized Benjamin's car.Parking his old sedan, Benjamin got out of the car immediately. He could see Joshua was already standing fo
Joshua nodded gravely. "Indeed. I've just caught wind of the news regarding the car bomb explosion near your residence, Master. I'll ensure to notify the mansion once you inform me of your impending visit."Lebron offered a similar response. "I've received the same intel from one of my sources, Master Frost."Benjamin nodded once more, proceeding to share the intricate details of the explosion that had eluded him in the media coverage."As you may surmise, the car couldn't have been randomly stationed near Valerie's property," Benjamin continued. "Whoever orchestrated this, sending both the car and the bomb, must have been aware of my residence there."At that moment, Joshua let out a sigh tinged with concern. "Master, if the situation has escalated to such a degree, you have no reason to remain there. Return to the mansion and lead a more secure and respectable life."Benjamin's head shook with unwavering determination. "No, I can't just walk away. There's still a responsibility that