After leaving the hotel, Benjamin's face showed extreme anger. He never thought Isabella would resort to such despicable tactics to divorce him. Just as he was about to drive back to work, his phone suddenly rang.
Seeing Isabella's number displayed on the screen, Benjamin's face darkened even more. Without hesitation, he answered the call on speakerphone.
"What's the meaning of this? If you want to divorce me, you could just talk to me directly. There's no need for these common, shameless tactics. All it does is make me despise you even more!"
On the other side of the phone, after hearing Benjamin's furious rant, Isabella's voice paused momentarily. Waiting for him to vent all his anger, her cold voice finally spoke up.
"Are you done?"
At this point, Benjamin's anger hadn't subsided yet. Hearing Isabella's attitude, he became even more infuriated. However, Isabella didn't allow him to continue venting and spoke first.
"I don't know why you're so angry. But I called you because there's an important matter that I require you to handle. So it's best if you listen carefully to what I have to say. Afterward, you can go back to discussing your own issues."
"What is it?"
Although still angry, Benjamin had no choice but to suppress his anger upon hearing Isabella's words. He then replied with a curt question.
"Do you remember Corbin, whom you hit at the restaurant last time? My company is currently negotiating an indispensable deal with him. However, after you hit him, he became outraged. As a result, his company has refused to cooperate with mine. Now, I want you to go to his company and apologize. I don't care how you do it, but I'll let the restaurant's reputation issue slide as long as this contract is signed. Otherwise, I'll stop providing for your sister's medical expenses if this fails. The rest is up to you!"
When Isabella suddenly mentions this matter and uses the money for her sister's medical treatment as leverage, Benjamin's anger grows even more robust. However, after some thought, he could not refuse Isabella's request. So, with a highly disgusted tone, he responded to her.
"Fine, I'll comply with your request. But I won't let you off the hook for what just happened. You dare to resort to such despicable and shameless tactics against me. As for our divorce, don't even think about it."
In response to Benjamin's words, there was a moment of silence from Isabella. After quite a while, her voice rang out once more.
"Although I don't know what happened to you, I've never used despicable methods against you. So, whether you believe me or not is up to you. As for our divorce, I'll make my own decision. Whether you agree or not, it's not up to you to decide."
"Hmph, I'll just wait and see. When the time comes, I want to see your true colors."
He hung up. At this point, in her office, Isabella's gaze became freezing as she stared intently at her sister.
"What did you just say? You said he's been having affairs with other women and even let you catch him. You want to use this evidence to make him divorce me?"
Standing before Isabella was her sister, Kinsley. Moreover, in Kinsley's hand was a camera, her expression furious.
"That's right! What kind of person are you? And what kind of person is he? Yet, he dared to sneak away from you and do such a conscienceless thing. Sister, you must divorce him this time. With the evidence I have, even if he refuses to divorce, the court will help you divorce him."
"Shut up!"
Before Kinsley could finish speaking, Isabella's face turned frighteningly cold. She angrily shouted, silencing Kinsley.
"Without my permission, who allowed you to do such a thing? Do you know how he just scolded me? He said I was shameless and had no dignity."
"What are you saying, sister? Why... why would he dare to scold you?"
Suddenly being scolded by Isabella, Kinsley's face showed confusion. Then, Isabella's cold gaze met her once more. At this point, Kinsley finally realized that Isabella had discovered her actions.
However, in her heart, Kinsley didn't think she was wrong. On the contrary, she appeared smug, holding the camera before Isabella and excitedly speaking.
"You don't need to pay attention to that worthless man anymore. With this evidence, whether he wants to or not, the court can decide on the divorce."
"Be quiet!"
In her anger, Isabella yelled once more. Then, with a severe gaze, she looked at her sister.
"Kinsley, I'm reminding you one more time. I can handle my affairs, and you don't need to interfere, understood?"
Upon seeing Isabella's angry demeanor, Kinsley didn't dare to push her luck this time, instead lowering her head and whispering a reply.
"Yes, I understand!"
However, deep within Kinsley, her resentment for Benjamin grew more. Until now, Isabella had never scolded her as much as she did lately. But these past few days, Isabella had berated her numerous times because of that good-for-nothing Benjamin.
Seeing her sister's disappointed expression, Isabella could only sigh internally. She wasn't quite sure what was going through her sister's mind. After a brief thought, Isabella took the camera from Kinsley's hand, then spoke softly.
"Alright, I can handle my problems. It would be best if you stopped pulling those stunts in the future. If Dad finds out, he won't be happy."
Hearing mention of their father, who they only saw a few times a year, a shudder ran through Kinsley. Soon after, she left Isabella's company.
Meanwhile, following Isabella's instructions, Benjamin went to the Walsh family's company to apologize to Corbin.
"Hey, where do you think you're going? This place isn't for outsiders, only those with business are allowed in. If you don't have the proper credentials, you can't just wander around here."
As Benjamin tried to find a way to meet the CEO of the Walsh family's company, he suddenly heard a security guard yelling nearby. At once, Benjamin's eyes lit up.
"Great! I finally found someone I know! Hey, buddy, do you recognize me?"
Seeing Benjamin running towards him with a beaming smile and waving, the security guard's expression became guarded, and he stepped back.
"Who are you? Have we met before?"
"Yes, of course, we have!"
Although the security guard appeared cautious, Benjamin's smile only grew brighter.
"Do you not remember me? I gave him a good beating the last time your boss went to the restaurant. I remember clearly that you were one of the people to cover Corbin. Moreover, you even stepped up to fight me. Do you remember now?"
"What? What did you just say?"
The security guard's face showed sheer terror, as if he had heard some horrifying news. Immediately, he pulled out his walkie-talkie from his pocket and yelled.
"A big deal happen! Something bad happened! We need help here. The guy who broke our boss's nose is here. Where are you guys? Hurry and come help me!"
Hearing the loud call of the security guard, Benjamin's eyes widened. However, he had no intention of leaving. After all, he was here to apologize, so he had to show sincerity, right?
Nonetheless, the security guard's face was agitated. He had witnessed Benjamin's ferocity that day, punching Corbin right in the front and leaving his nose still bandaged.
"You... don't come any closer. I... I've already called for backup. You... you'd better be honest."
Although he held an iron baton in his hand, the security guard's trembling appearance here amused Benjamin slightly. However, he didn't have to wait too long. In about five or six minutes, a group of fully armed guards surrounded his position, leaving no gaps.
"Ha... Ha... dear friends, you shouldn't be so hasty. I came here to apologize to your boss for last time's incident at the restaurant."
Seeing everyone gathered, even Corbin was leisurely walking down the stairs. At this moment, Benjamin spread his arms wide, turning towards them, looking extremely sincere.
However, as the saying goes, enemies instantly see red blood when they meet. Thinking of being beaten by Benjamin and having a broken nose that had yet to heal, Corbin's anger flared up."Apologize?! Ha ha ha, if you are sincere, then kneel. Just kneel and bow three times in my direction, and I will forgive you."Hearing Corbin speak like that, Benjamin's eyes momentarily widened. Then, he looked at Corbin and smiled."If Mr. Corbin agrees to sign a contract with our company, I wouldn't mind kneeling and bowing nine or even ten times. However, will you keep your word after you say it? After all, you made many promises last time but didn't fulfill them."In the face of Benjamin's sarcasm, Corbin's face didn't show any anger. On the contrary, he seemed pretty pleased and laughed loudly."Ha ha, if you want to come here to sign a contract, not only will you have to kneel and bow to me three times, but I also want you to come here and lick my shoes. We can discuss the contract later if yo
In the VIP room of the hotel, Winston sat at the center of the banquet table, with Benjamin and Isabella seated opposite each other. However, each of their expressions was completely different at that moment.While Benjamin casually observed the surroundings, occasionally uttering exclamations like a country bumpkin visiting the city for the first time, Isabella remained severe and silent, not uttering a word.Only Winston had a beaming smile but felt incredibly frustrated and uncomfortable inside.He had only made some sarcastic remarks earlier, intending to provoke Benjamin. Yet, he couldn't have imagined that Benjamin would really have no shame and even want to join them for a meal at the hotel.After taking his seat, Winston turned to Isabella with a grin and said, "Isabella, I know you love lobster dishes. So, before coming here, I asked the chef to prepare an Alaskan lobster dish for you. I heard the lobster here is imported by plane within 24 hours, so its taste remains fresh.
"So, this wine's price is quite high, isn't it?"At this moment, Isabella stood up and approached the restaurant's server, asking in a low voice."Yes, this bottle of wine is priced at thirty-five thousand dollars by the restaurant. Including the food you've just ordered, the total cost is over thirty-eight thousand."Hearing the server's response, Isabella's expression turned sour. A dinner that wasted tens of thousands of dollars was highly wasteful, and she couldn't help but stare intently at Benjamin."Hey, why are you all looking at me like that? He clearly said he was treating me to dinner. Plus, he agreed to let me order the wine. This can't be blamed on me. It's what he wanted!"Benjamin feigned innocence, shrugging his shoulders and looking at Isabella and Winston as if none of this had anything to do with him."Winston, if you don't want to drink the wine, why don't we return it? After all, I can't drink this type of wine either."Seeing that the situation was irreparable, I
Seeing the bald man's appearance, Winston's eyes lit up. The remaining two thugs also cheered excitedly."Brother Bernie, it's this guy. He attacked our people. Moreover, he's extremely arrogant, not caring who Tiger Lee is and not needing to know!"Slap!As the thug excitedly accused Benjamin, the bald man's hand swung out, smacking him. The thug, named Bernie, cursed loudly."Damn it, you dare to utter Mr. Tiger's name so casually? Get out!"After kicking his subordinate away, Bernie's cold gaze finally turned to Benjamin."Was it you who attacked my people? Is that true?"Seeing the scar-faced man appear without bothering to understand the situation and glaring at him, Benjamin sneered inwardly. At the same time, he calmly nodded in response."What if it's true? And what if it's not?""Damn it, are you trying to mock me?"Enraged by Benjamin's provocation, the bald man threw a punch at Benjamin. Benjamin had anticipated Bernie's move and remained calm, staring at him and smiling."
"Where are you? I have something to discuss with you."Returning home after leaving the hotel, Benjamin had barely changed into his pajamas when he received a message from Isabella. Gazing at the news momentarily, Benjamin could only sigh deeply before putting on his slippers and leaving his room to head toward Isabella's.At this moment, the light in Isabella's room was still on. Benjamin knew that Isabella's invitation to her room was not for anything good. However, he had already decided that from now on, he would no longer tolerate her bullying.Knock... knock!"Come in!"As knocking echoed, Isabella's small voice came from inside the room. Benjamin took a deep breath before slowly pushing the door open. However, just as he was about to close the door, Isabella's cold eyes were fixed on him."I want an explanation from you!"Slightly startled, Benjamin had no idea what Isabella wanted him to explain. If it was about him intentionally causing Winston to spend so much money, making
At that moment, a woman in her mid-to-late twenties and thirties, exuding sophistication and wearing an apron, approached the pair with great joy and took Olivia's hand."Oh my, what brings my dear friend to this humble little place today?"Seeing the woman, Olivia's smile became even brighter."Maris, you're such a tease! If it wasn't for the spicy hotpot at your place, why would I be here?"The close relationship between the two women made Benjamin feel slightly awkward standing beside them."Ah, is this your boyfriend? Wow, where did you find such a handsome guy? He's a hundred times more dashing than my husband! Oh dear, when did you get a boyfriend and not tell me?"Suddenly questioned by her friend, Olivia's face reddened even more. Even Benjamin felt a bit awkward. He didn't expect Olivia's friend to be so quick-witted and mistakenly assume they were a couple."Benjamin, my friend is a bit hasty. It was just a misunderstanding, and please don't take it to heart."Waiting for he
Hearing their mocking words, Olivia's face showed a hint of panic. However, after seeing Benjamin appear by her side, she regained her courage and stared at them coldly, saying:"You better not cause any trouble; the police have been informed. If you continue to make a scene, the police won't let you off the hook.""Ha ha ha, call the police? Damn, where did this girl come from? Doesn't she know that the police in this neighborhood are all bought off by our boss? Ha ha ha!"As if they had just heard a hilarious story, the three thugs burst into laughter. At this moment, Benjamin arrived, looking at the thugs with a peculiar expression."Who do you guys work for?"Suddenly hearing such an irrelevant question from Benjamin, the three thugs were utterly astonished. Then they looked at him, their eyes filled with caution."Who are you? Why are you asking?""Oh, nothing. I'd like to know if I should go easy on you later."Benjamin's voice was slow and deliberate. However, to the ears of th
"Recently, there's been an issue at the construction site. So, after dropping me off, just follow me around. But remember, don't do anything against the rules without my permission."Sitting in the car, Isabella appeared somewhat exhausted. However, she still tried to work, flipping through reports while instructing Benjamin.Only now did Benjamin notice Isabella's worn-out expression? Although she had tried to conceal the dark circles under her eyes with makeup, he could see she had been up late working the night before.Upon arriving at the construction site, Benjamin carefully parked and opened the car door for Isabella to exit. He initially wanted to offer her a hand but stopped midway when he saw her glance at him."Isabella, you finally decided to come? These workers are unruly. They want to strike, claiming our company's benefits aren't good enough. It's outrageous."As soon as Isabella stepped out of the car, a chubby, middle-aged man with a shiny complexion, followed by a car
Benjamin, unbeknownst to him, was oblivious to the demonic prince's frenzy over the armor. He held in his hand a command token, under which lay a somewhat tragic corpse. However, a familiar energy emanated from the token, causing his brows to furrow deeply, for a voice resounded urgently within his mind."Chirp chirp!"Deep in thought, Benjamin was roused by Alan's voice. The creature, now the size of a sparrow, perched gracefully upon his shoulder.Recognizing the intention behind the creature's head rubbing against him, a tender smile graced Benjamin's lips: "You did wonderfully." he praised."Chirp chirp!"In response, Alan regurgitated an ancient ring which landed deftly in Benjamin's palm. As it touched his skin, the ring transformed into a golden glow, wrapping around his finger. It was the space ring Benjamin had discovered in the Dragon Palace. Although the spirit inside was dormant, its basic functions remained accessible.Earlier, Benjamin had entrusted this ring to Alan to
Instantly, his face became grave. Only now did he discern the fading form of Alan, with even the flames upon it having waned by more than half. Yet, what was most alarming was the emanating ominous aura from the Demon God's heart, causing Benjamin to jolt and hurriedly shout,"Elder!""Hm?!"Hearing Benjamin's call, an ethereal figure suddenly appeared outside the central region of the altar. Its gaze locked onto the sealed space above the altar."Ha ha ha, foolish humans, my true form is almost here. Once it arrives, I'll reduce the both of you to mere ashes!"Sensing the familiar aura steadily nearing the altar, the Demon God's heart laughed triumphantly.However, a languid voice suddenly intervened,"Quiet!"Following which, an overpowering force, emanating from Benjamin, suddenly descended, shattering the very core of the heart."AHH!"A scream echoed from within. Simultaneously, an ethereal figure, eyes filled with disbelief, turned towards the altar."What is this force?!"Feeli
Boom!Boom!Several blows in succession, and Benjamin had lost track of time. But at this moment, cracks began to appear on the wall before him. They spread and widened until finally, with a full-force punch, the wall collapsed. A vast space revealed itself, stretching out before his eyes.Here, Benjamin beheld a huge sacrificial altar, filling almost the entire space. Above the altar hung a heart. Though he could not ascertain from what creature it was taken, its appearance allowed him to sense an incredibly evil energy, pervading the entire space.Moreover, this evil energy made his mind reel slightly. Were it not for his strong will, Benjamin feared he would have been bewitched by the heart.Instantly, his face marked with caution, he retreated a few steps."This is truly bizarre? How could such an altar appear here?"But just then, stepping back some twenty meters, a sound of great astonishment suddenly came from behind him.Startled, Benjamin quickly turned to see the people who
A few minutes later, a middle-aged man with blonde hair and glasses, holding a laptop, arrived looking somewhat harried and sleep-deprived. He looked toward Red, placed his hand over his chest, and rapidly spoke.“Prince Red, why have you summoned me here? My research is on the brink of completion, needing only one final step. If there's nothing urgent, I would like to return and continue with my work.”After speaking, the middle-aged man seemed incredibly impatient, ready to turn and leave.Seeing this, Red felt slightly annoyed but did not show anger. Instead, his face bore a placating expression, and he hastily replied.“Mr. Steven, I genuinely have a very important matter that requires your assistance. Agat and Orange are in trouble in New Braum, and I want you to go there and bring them back. What do you think?”Red's attitude was extremely humble, a stark contrast to his earlier arrogance and pride.However, Steven seemed not to care, his eyes sweeping the control room in a glan
However, Steven seemed uninterested, his eyes sweeping the control room before he spoke, a little annoyed.“Your Highness Red, such a trivial matter, and you call me here? If you feel overly bored, I can help you with some training time. Within the next twenty-four hours, I assure you that the time spent will not be wasted at all!”Hearing this, Red's eyes showed a hint of fear.Although the man was just a human, his strength was not particularly great. However, Steven's status in the kingdom was very special. He was a scholar, and his creativity was terrifying.Hundreds of years ago, when the kingdom of Autuman was just a small tribe on the planet Namec, their king, then a young man, luckily rescued a human, and this human was the middle-aged man before him, Steven.Harnessing the terrifying breadth of Steven's intellect, in less than a decade, Autuman evolved from a minor tribe, nestled in the wilderness of planet Namec, into a mighty empire. They conquered the entirety of Namec, an
Boom!Boom!Boom!Blood painted the sky, and countless pieces of metal debris littered the ground.A smirk formed on Benjamin's lips. He hadn't expected that after such a long slumber, its power had grown so immense.However, the sight of the scattered armor shards pained him.Such high-quality armor pieces, capable of enhancing a warrior's strength and providing incredible defense, were now in ruins. For someone of Benjamin's caliber, these armors might not pose much challenge, but if equipped by his soldiers, they would have been invaluable assets, exponentially amplifying their combat prowess.Although he felt a twinge of regret, Benjamin didn't blame Alan. Instead, he commended him."Alan, you did splendidly!""Chirp, chirp!"As Benjamin's praise graced his ears, a rush of exhilaration surged through Alan. In mere moments, his form swiftly contracted, taking on the delicate guise of a sparrow, which alighted on Benjamin's shoulder, its chirps melodious and relentless.Witnessing s
"Ha ha ha, I was merely jesting with you." he laughed with ease, his eyes dancing mischievously: "No need to take it so seriously. Anyway, feel free to examine it. It's now mine, and even if you wish, you cannot claim it."With a boisterous laugh, Benjamin, brimming with amusement, effortlessly tossed a ring towards her.Catching a glimpse of his action, a pang of surprise coursed through Fidelma. Still, she reached out, catching the item.Holding the ornate ring in her hand, she felt a strange force emanating from within. The intricate designs adorning it suggested an ancient aura. Fidelma could confidently deduce that this was a space treasure. Its grade was undoubtedly high, surpassing any artifact she had previously encountered in the annals or in the treasury of the Moonlight Religious Sect."Done examining?" His voice hinted at impatience: "If so, kindly return it."Watching Fidelma cradle the ring, almost reluctant to release it, a twitch of amusement played on Benjamin's lips.
Now, even though its headpiece had been severed, it was still far more complete than the other armors.Without hesitation, he approached, with a mere thought, his storage ring's light flared. The entire armor, along with the leader's corpse, was drawn into it.He then surveyed the surroundings once more, detecting no anomalies. Benjamin then proceeded towards Dermot's wooden house atop the hill."Boss, you're not hurt, are you?" asked Azaria, eyeing Benjamin's bloodstained appearance with a hint of concern.Benjamin glanced at him and shook his head."I'm fine; go rest. Tonight, there may be more to do. I'll handle it myself." he said, continuing straight to Dermot's bedroom.Upon seeing Benjamin's bloodied state, Irina suddenly rushed over, her face filled with alarm. She hastily grabbed his hand, her expression fraught with concern."You...you're alright?" she stammered.Seeing her worry, Benjamin merely shook his head without verbally responding. Meanwhile, Dermot emerged from the
Although puzzled, Benjamin refrained from questioning her outright. Instead, his gaze swept the room. Aside from scattered clothing and discarded food on the floor, nothing seemed amiss. It was logical. After all, someone fleeing in a hurry wouldn't leave traces behind."Where did the woman who was in your room go?" he inquired, his sudden question startling Irina, making her let out a soft gasp.At her reaction, Benjamin's eyebrows furrowed, his gaze growing wary: "What did you ask?" she stammered, fear evident in her voice.Reiterating his query but with more firmness, he watched as Irina visibly shrank back, finally murmuring: "She...she said she had something to do and left. Can...can you not look at me like that? I'm truly scared."Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke, every word dripping with fear. Benjamin felt a pang of confusion but, before he could react, she threw herself at him, gripping him tightly: "Please don't go. I'm truly terrified. This place... I can't bear to