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 you can do these two things."
"Ha ha ha…."
As soon as Corbin spoke, the security guards here couldn't help but join in the laughter. Benjamin's face, at this point, turned dark.
"It seems Mr. Corbin doesn't want to accept my apology?"
Benjamin realized that Corbin had no intention of reconciling with him from the beginning. Furthermore, judging by his demeanor, he might be looking for an excuse to fight him.
For a moment, he felt a twinge of unease. At this point, Corbin's face revealed an extremely fierce expression.
"Hmph, if you want to apologize, go to hell and do it!"
After that, he glanced around and shouted.
"Attack! If you do kill him, I'll cover all the expenses. Plus, everyone will get a full month's salary as a bonus!"
Upon hearing their boss's order and the promise of a bonus, the security guards' eyes gleamed, looking at Benjamin as if they saw money in their pockets.
"Go, let's beat him down!"
No one knew who shouted, but the rest couldn't resist the temptation of money and all charged forward, attacking Benjamin.
At this moment, Benjamin's face had become solemn. He didn't care about the security guards present. However, this matter involved the contract signing between Isabella's company and Corbin, which was related to the money for his sister's treatment.
In an instant, he decided in his heart. His eyes became incredibly sharp, staring intently at Corbin, standing outside, enjoying the spectacle.
"Corbin, you're forcing my hand. If anything goes wrong, don't blame me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Benjamin's body moved like a snake, suddenly changing direction and heading straight toward the two bodyguards standing beside Corbin.
Instantly, the others were shocked and shouted out in alarm.
"Watch out!"
"Be careful!"
However, the two bodyguards' reactions differed from Benjamin's speed. There were two loud thuds, and then Benjamin sent the bodies of the two bodyguards flying.
Boom!
From within the cloud of dust, no one could see the situation of the two bodyguards. But after a while, both of them remained motionless, lying still. All the other security guards felt a chill down their spines at that moment.
Meanwhile, Corbin's throat was tightly gripped by Benjamin. Terrified sounds emerged from between his clenched teeth.
"What... what do you want?"
But in response to his words, a hand landed squarely on his face.
Smack!
On Corbin's face, a vivid red handprint appeared. Rage swelled within Corbin's chest.
"How... dare you..."
Smack!
"You..."
Slap!
Smack!
Every time Corbin tried to speak, Benjamin's hand coldly struck him down. After a while, Corbin's face had become swollen. Even his closest acquaintances might not recognize him now.
At this point, the security guards were pale with fear. None of them had expected the situation to unfold like this.
"Don't... don't hit... please stop... I agree with you..."
Smack!
With his head spinning from the blows, Corbin finally couldn't take it anymore and raised his hand to surrender to Benjamin. But as soon as he began to speak, Benjamin's hand struck him without hesitation. Then, Benjamin stared at him with a deeply suspicious look.
"What did you just say?"
Seeing Benjamin's demeanor, Corbin's anger surged. However, the pain from his swollen face quickly sobered him up, and he forced a smile.
"Benjamin, I agree with your demands. Please stop hitting me."
But because his face was so swollen, Corbin's smile was a hundred times worse than a grimace. Fortunately, Benjamin didn't want to continue fighting with him.
He quickly stood up and helped Corbin rise from the ground. Moreover, he purposely adjusted Corbin's clothes before speaking with a smile.
"If only you had agreed from the beginning, you wouldn't have had to go through all this trouble. Look, even my hands have turned red from hitting you."
Gazing at Benjamin's hand, then at the smile on his face, Corbin could not understand why he felt the urge to attack him. However, he was no fool. By now, he realized that Benjamin was not someone to be trifled with. Benjamin's recent display of fighting prowess alone had earned Corbin's respect.
Furthermore, Corbin sensed Benjamin's subtle yet lethal aura emanating from Benjamin – an unfamiliar atmosphere among ordinary thugs. At the very least, Benjamin had taken a few lives. Considering these factors, Corbin couldn't help but wonder if Benjamin's true identity was far more complex than it appeared.
Such a person should either be eliminated immediately or befriended. After much contemplation, Corbin decided on the latter approach. He wanted to use the collaboration between the Walsh Family and the Taylor Group, led by Isabella, as a bridge to dissolve the animosity between them quickly.
Accepting the contract from Corbin, Benjamin's face brightened. He grabbed Corbin's wrist, shaking it several times.
"Corbin, thank you for your cooperation. We can meet and talk later. For now, please excuse me."
Watching Benjamin leave, Corbin breathed a quiet sigh of relief. Meanwhile, the security guards regained their composure and glanced at the motionless 'bodies' of the two fallen guards on the ground.
...
"Wife, my mission is complete. Are you satisfied or... not?"
Returning to the office with the contract, Benjamin felt exhilarated. Instead of calling Isabella, he rushed to her office to share his triumph. However, his excitement faded when he noticed another man in her office, chatting happily with her. Moreover, there was a massive bouquet of roses on Isabella's desk. His expression darkened.
At that moment, Isabella looked annoyed when she saw Benjamin enter her office. Yet, recalling the earlier incident with her sister, she didn't lash out.
Only Winston greeted Benjamin with a smile and a nod.
"Sorry, how awkward! I was just about to invite Isabella for dinner, and I didn't expect to see you here. Please join us for a meal at the Diamond Hotel. I've heard the food is fantastic, and the prices are quite reasonable. What do you say, would you like to join us?"
Although Winston spoke politely to Benjamin, his eyes held a provocative challenge, infuriating Benjamin. Clenching his teeth, he wanted to punch Winston right there and then.
However, not wanting to cause a scene in front of Isabella, Benjamin decided against it. After a moment of thought, he walked up to Isabella, took out the contract, and placed it on the table.
"Isabella, this is the contract with the Walsh Company. I've helped you finalize the signing."
At first, when Isabella saw Benjamin's rude attitude toward Winston, she felt uncomfortable and wanted to scold him for a few words. However, upon seeing the contract she had tried so many tricks to obtain yet was unable to complete, now right in front of her, she momentarily looked at Benjamin with a hint of astonishment.
"How... how did you manage to do this?"
'Piece of cake!' Of course, Benjamin only dared to think these words in his heart. He didn't dare to tell Isabella the whole truth either. Shrugging slightly, Benjamin pretended to shake his head and said,
"You don't need to know how. Anyway, the contract is now complete. Shouldn't you give me a little reward?"
He deliberately said these words in front of Winston. He even pretended to wink as if to signal Isabella secretly. However, Isabella would not cooperate with him to act in front of her crush. So, her expression instantly turned cold. Then, in a very rigid tone, she replied,
"Securing the contract is a major accomplishment. Once the board decides, I will distribute the rewards to you."
"Hehe, so tonight, can you..."
"Shut up!"
While Benjamin tried to thicken his face and express his intimate feelings for Isabella in front of Winston, her dissatisfied voice rang out, causing his smile to freeze.
Next, Isabella turned to Winston and said,
"Winston, you go downstairs first. I'll finish up some work here and follow you down later."
Seeing Isabella addressing another man so intimately before him, Benjamin couldn't help but feel furious.
However, seeing Winston's mocking gaze, Benjamin snorted. Winston then turned and left.
At this moment, Isabella's gaze became extremely uncomfortable as she looked at Benjamin.
"Don't think that you can say whatever you want just because you've secured the contract from the Walsh Company. Remember, if it weren't for you causing trouble in the first place, the contract wouldn't have needed your intervention."
Isabella scolded him, but this time Benjamin didn't get angry. Instead, he smiled cheerfully and said,
"Boss, I'm just asking for a normal bonus, not demanding excessively. Are you angry because you misunderstand something?"
"You..."
This time, provoked by Benjamin's words and unable to refute them, Isabella felt frustrated and annoyed. However, she needed help to clarify what Benjamin had just said. Could it be that he was doing it on purpose?
Of course, Benjamin was indeed doing it intentionally. However, he wasn't foolish enough to explain it clearly. He waited for Isabella to leave angrily and then slowly followed her.
"Why are you following me? I don't need you to take me home today. You can proceed!"
Seeing Benjamin trailing behind her, Isabella stopped and questioned him.
At that moment, Benjamin appeared utterly nonchalant. He glanced at Winston, who was standing next to his car, shrugged, and said:
"Didn't he invite me to join you two for dinner at the Diamond Hotel? I'm quite hungry right now, so is it okay to come for dinner with you both?"
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
"What about the issue of unpaid wages?"After waiting for the security team leader to finish explaining, Isabella once again raised her voice to inquire. At this point, the team leader didn't open his mouth to speak but looked towards Carwyn, along with the female secretary sitting next to him."Mr. Director, the truth is that we've already reported this issue to the head office before. For several months, the construction site has been unable to pay the workers due to delayed disbursement. Moreover, the investors have also encountered some problems. That's why the workers' salaries have been delayed for a few months. However, the management has resolved the issue and supported the workers."The female secretary then stood up to report. At this point, Carwyn finally smiled and looked at Isabella with a grin."Isabella, as you can see, it's not that I haven't tried my best for you, but rather the workers out there are too greedy. In addition, they need to be more active and careful in
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