Benjamin swung his leg and kicked down forcefully. Although the kick wasn't too strong, Edwyn was so much pain. His eyes bulged, and his face contorted beyond imagination. It seemed as if he had just heard the sound of an egg cracked.
"You bastard... I'll kill you!"
Clutching his crotch, Edwyn's mouth sounded like a pig being poked. Tears involuntarily streamed down his face like a waterfall.
"Let's go, and we're leaving!" Benjamin said.
Seeing Edwyn's pitiful state, a satisfied smile finally appeared on Benjamin's face. However, just as he was about to leave with Isabella, Edwyn's voice suddenly rang out.
"You wait. I'll make sure you end up in jail!"
"Who are you trying to scare? You would have humiliated my friend if I hadn't shown up. If you dare to accuse me of assault, I'll report your attempted rape to the police!"
Hearing Edwyn's threat, Benjamin stopped, his gaze electric, staring straight at him.
But at this moment, Edwyn didn't show any worry or fear. Instead, a hideous smile appeared on his swollen face.
"Who said I tried to rape her? She voluntarily followed me into the room. If you don't believe me, you can ask the hotel to check the surveillance footage."
Hearing Edwyn's words, Benjamin's face stiffened, and he glanced at Isabella.
At this point, Isabella had somewhat recovered mentally. Hearing the conversation between the two, she became angry, pointed at Edwyn, and scolded him.
"Who said I willingly followed you into the room? You were taking advantage of me and trying to trespass me."
Although Isabella's words sounded angry, everyone could see that she was somewhat apprehensive. After all, the truth was what Edwyn had just said. Even their actions at the time seemed relatively intimate. Of course, Isabella only pretended to treat Edwyn that way for her purposes.
She hadn't expected Edwyn to be so cunning and try to take advantage of her even before discussing the contract.
Benjamin suddenly moved as Isabella was unsure how to deal with the situation. He quickly went to Isabella and forcefully threw her onto the bed.
"What are you doing? Let me go!"
Feeling a mix of panic and anger, Isabella yelled. But Benjamin seemed to ignore her. Nonchalantly, he took out his phone and took multiple pictures of Isabella's disheveled appearance.
After that, he pulled a small packet of pills from his pocket. These were the same pills Edwyn had used earlier to spike Isabella's drink. He had carelessly thrown them in the trash, and Benjamin had picked them up, intending to warn Isabella not to get close to Edwyn.
At this moment, he did not consider using it to confront Edwyn. Lying on the ground and witnessing the whole situation, Edwyn's facial expression couldn't help but change.
"What do you want to do?"
Edwyn, of course, recognized the packet of medicine in Benjamin's hand as the one he had discarded in the hotel.
"Do what? To create evidence and accuse you." Benjamin replied casually. It was only then that Isabella discovered Benjamin's true intentions. However, she still felt somewhat dissatisfied with his recent actions.
"Hmph, even if you do that, you can't prove that I did anything to her, can you?" Edwyn retorted, trying to maintain a stern demeanor. However, through his eyes, Benjamin could see he was already feeling somewhat fearful.
"Really? What if I take all the evidence I gathered, along with her images in that state, and bring it to the police station? Do you think they'll believe the two of us or continue to trust your words?"
At this point, Edwyn could no longer remain calm. Although he had someone backing him up, if this matter got out, he would lose face and be incredibly difficult to resolve.
So, Edwyn now infuriated, stood up abruptly and pointed at Benjamin, saying, "Fine, I'll remember your face. I won't let you off easily if I ever see you again!"
After saying that, Edwyn didn't linger. He led the two bodyguards downstairs, who had just woken up from their stupor, downstairs.
Seeing this, Isabella rushed over, grabbed Edwyn's hand, and asked: "Where are you going? We haven't finished signing the contract yet."
"Damn it! What contract? Get lost!" In his anger, Edwyn didn't care about Isabella's clinginess and pushed her away. Although he couldn't do anything to Benjamin, he wasn't afraid of Isabella. At most, if this matter leaked, his family would scold him a few times before finding a way to handle it.
For Edwyn, these matters could have been of better importance. Therefore, after pushing Isabella away, he didn't care about her affronted expression and went straight into the elevator.
At this point, Isabella wanted to chase after him once more, but Benjamin's arm blocked her.
"What do you want? Why won't you let me go after him? Do you know this was my best opportunity to sign a contract with his company?"
Hearing her words, Benjamin glanced at her as if looking at a fool.
"What are you looking at? Was I wrong?"
Silently scoffing, Benjamin lazily paid her attention. So, after seeing Isabella's furious gaze, he just shook his head and walked away.
Seeing this, Isabella couldn't help but scream: "What kind of person are you? You took my money but won't do the work? Are you even a man?"
Although Isabella's harsh words were harsh, Benjamin didn't want to argue with her. He nonchalantly shrugged and responded: "Whether I'm a man or not, you found out last night. As for you saying I took your money and didn't do the work, let me clarify a little. If it weren't for me, do you think you would still be able to maintain your pure?"
Benjamin's gaze briefly glanced at Isabella's disdainful expression as he spoke. Her face suddenly paled a bit. Then, Benjamin continued.
"Besides, I have four thousand dollars in my account now, and I've already found a job. Do you think I need to wait on you like before?"
Upon finishing his words, Benjamin's turned away, not hesitating to leave. However, Isabella's following words prevented him from taking another step.
"If you dare to leave, do you believe I will go to the hospital to talk to your sister?"
Isabella's words left Benjamin without any resistance. His face darkened immediately, and he gave her a dangerous look.
"What do you want?"
"Hmph, what do I want? My leg hurts now; I want you to help me get home."
Seeing Benjamin's icy gaze, Isabella's face couldn't help but reveal a touch of panic. Nonetheless, she pretended to be aloof and stared straight at him.
Then, Benjamin noticed Isabella's ankle was slightly swollen and red. He couldn't tell if it was because he had thrown her onto the bed too forcefully earlier, or if it happened during her struggle with Edwyn.
"Fine, let me carry you downstairs."
After some thought, Benjamin felt Isabella's current actions were too inconvenient. Therefore, he decided to carry her down the stairs. However, his movement caused Isabella to misunderstand, and she angrily slapped his face.
"What are you trying to do?"
Suddenly be slapped, Benjamin's face became stiff, and his eyes revealed a hint of anger.
Isabella's heart was filled with a bit of regret. She could see that Benjamin had no ill intentions toward her. However, she couldn't bring herself to apologize to him.
"Hmph, I'm paying you, so why can't I hit you a little?"
Knowing she was in the wrong, but Isabella stubbornly maintained her cold tone, addressing Benjamin.
For a moment, Benjamin's face flushed with anger. This woman had just wanted his help getting downstairs. Yet, she turned her back on him faster than flipping her palm.
Filled with indignation, Benjamin ignored Isabella's injured ankle and threw her straight onto the ground with a sullen expression.
"I don't care about you; if you want to go home, go alone!"
After saying this, Benjamin didn't stop. He decisively entered the elevator to go downstairs.
Because the injury was genuinely painful, Isabella's ankle became even more bruised when Benjamin threw her onto the ground. Tears started to form in her eyes, and she spoke with a voice full of anger.
"You're a jerk! I'll never forgive you!"
After waiting downstairs for a while, Isabella limped out of the hotel, her eyes filled with anger as she looked at Benjamin. But at that moment, Benjamin appeared calm, even waving at her and saying: "Hey, do you need any help?"
Already seething with anger, Isabella's eyes widened upon hearing his words.
"No need!"
"Oh, I just called you earlier, intending to ask if you wanted me to pick you up with my car. But I couldn't reach your phone."
Although still furious, upon hearing Benjamin's words, Isabella couldn't help but rummage through her belongings to find her phone and turn it on to check. As a result, the phone was out of battery, rendering her unable to contact anyone even if she wanted to.
Feeling angry, Isabella couldn't help but get mad.
"Humph, what are you still doing here? Why don't you hurry up and get your car to drive me home?"
Benjamin simply shrugged, seeing Isabella's contorted expression and her current struggling state.
"If you want to leave, go get the car yourself. I'm not free."
"You..."
The two locked eyes in confrontation. After a while, Isabella finally spoke softly.
"So, what do you want me to do now? With my current condition, there's no way I can leave the hotel alone, right?"
"Beg me! If you're willing to bow your head and beg, I'll do as you ask."
"Don't even dream about it!"
Before Benjamin could finish, Isabella's angry voice rang out. Immediately after, she shot him a mocking glance.
"Don't think you can look down on me because I'm struggling now. Let me tell you, your family is utterly useless. If it weren't for my help, would your sister have had a successful surgery? Would your father be able to stay at the hospital to take care of her?"
Isabella's words were like thorns stabbing Benjamin's chest, anger flashing in his eyes. However, he tried to suppress it, replying with a disdainful tone.
"People with money like you always think you're so great. But look at yourself, do you think having money makes you superior? That you can belittle others? Let me tell you, one day, you'll have to beg me!"
"Ha ha ha, beg you? Who do you think you are? Isn't it true that I'm the one who's responsible for all of your money?"
Suddenly struck at a sore spot, Benjamin's face became flustered. If not for the fact that he couldn't use his money and power until his mission was completed, would he have to endure such humiliation with his status?
Yet, Isabella seemed to have grasped something and began attacking him.
"Did I have focused on the crux of the matter, and now you feel humiliated? But what I said is the truth. People like you, who only take other people's money without working, what can you accomplish? You're nothing but a good-for-nothing!"
"You..."
At this point, Benjamin's face grew even uglier. But Isabella's words were accurate, and he could not refute them. For a moment, the atmosphere between the two became incredibly tense.
Afterward, both of them left without speaking to each other, walking home on their own. As they reached the front door, Isabella paused momentarily before looking at Benjamin with a somewhat disgusted expression."You go in first; I don't want to walk with a good-for-nothing like you."This time, Benjamin didn't react to her, he just glanced at the house's main gate. Then, he grabbed the keys to the car and threw them back to Isabella."I don't want to go in. If you want to enter, do it yourself!"With that, Benjamin decisively turned away and left. However, at that moment, Isabella suddenly blocked his path, standing before him, and said."My father is returning home today; you can't just leave."Benjamin's eyebrows furrowed slightly after hearing the mention of his father-in-law, whom he had only met once at their wedding. Seeing his expression, Isabella added: "After today, you can go wherever you want, and I won't care. But you're not allowed to leave this house before my father l
Leaving the bedroom, Benjamin quickly descended the stairs and poured himself a glass of water. Meanwhile, Isabella was browsing her phone and checking the news in the living room. She hurried towards him as soon as she saw him, limping slightly."By the way, my father is coming home for dinner tonight. So, we need to act affectionately towards each other and not give him any reason to suspect anything. You understand, right?"With a warning gaze, Isabella's demeanor seemed odd.Indeed, Benjamin found this whole situation bizarre. Usually, his wife never shows kindness to him. Even in front of his mother-in-law and sister-in-law, she still acts cold and contemptuous toward him. However, whenever her father was mentioned, whom he had only met once at their wedding, Isabella's attitude changed drastically.Though he felt suspicious, Benjamin did not want to cause conflict with Isabella at this moment, so he calmly nodded in agreement.At seven o'clock that evening, the doorbell rang. A
Looking at the eight full glasses of wine, Benjamin's expression remained unchanged. He was resolute, walking over and pouring the entire glass of wine on the table into his mouth.Seeing this, everyone in the room was filled with fear. Especially Olivia, who never expected Benjamin to do such a thing for her. After all, even someone with a high alcohol tolerance could only handle a few glasses of this type of wine at most. Moreover, this was the first time anyone else had ever downed eight drinks in one go as he did."Good, the wine has been finished. Can we leave now?"Although the eight glasses of wine weren't a big problem for Benjamin, drinking that much at once left him feeling dizzy. At this moment, Olivia felt incredibly guilty. Meanwhile, seeing her wrist still held tightly by Benjamin, her face flushed with embarrassment."Corbin, we'd like to take our leave now."Olivia's body leaned slightly forward. She then took Benjamin's hand and quickly led him out of the room."Wait!
“No, I genuinely had no idea that it was your restaurant. If I had known, I wouldn’t have gotten into a fight there. Besides, he was bullying people too much, and I just wanted to stand up for justice!”After a moment of shock, Benjamin finally began to explain himself. However, Isabella seemed as if she didn’t hear him at all. She stared at him with a highly disdainful look.“Do you... do you think I’m that despicable? That I would damage your restaurant’s reputation to get revenge on you?”Feeling frustrated and unable to explain, Benjamin angrily stormed out of the car. But at that moment, Isabella suddenly spoke up.“Where are you going?”“If you don’t believe me, why do you want me to drive you home?”As he spoke, Benjamin opened the door to get out.“Suit yourself, but if you dare leave, I’ll go to the hospital to visit your sister.”This time, Benjamin’s movement faltered.“What do you plan to do?”“I won’t do anything. I’ll tell your sister and father about the fight and how y
Upon seeing Benjamin walk into the hotel with his letter of introduction, the hotel manager couldn't help but cast a sidelong glance at him. Afterward, the manager flashed a smile and spoke."A new employee, huh? The hotel only has a little work at the moment. You can help me clean, and once there's more work, I'll hand it over to you later."As he spoke, the manager discreetly handed Benjamin a broom. Benjamin was no stranger to such situations, as the old ones often hazed new employees.However, Benjamin was not like the others. He didn't accept the broom offered by the manager but calmly shook his head and responded."Sorry, I'm here to work as a driver, not to do janitorial work for the hotel."Hearing this, the manager's eyes widened in surprise. It was the first time he had encountered such an assertive new employee. Just as he was about to lose his temper and teach Benjamin a lesson, he was interrupted by a call from a subordinate, saying that there was an issue that required h
Not wanting to respond to Benjamin, but Isabella eventually couldn't bear it and snapped back."Who are you calling deceitful? You're just someone I bought with money to serve as a stand-in. What right do you have to scold me? Furthermore, look at yourself. If you weren't such a useless waste, would I even need to look for another man?""You..."Being scolded by Isabella to the point of grinding his teeth, Benjamin's fists clenched tightly, making a grinding sound. He felt extremely uncomfortable, but he could not refute Isabella's words.For a moment, the atmosphere in the car became incredibly silent. Neither spoke to the other, each lost in their thoughts. After a while, Isabella's attitude began to cool down. This matter couldn't be entirely blamed on Benjamin. After all, they never had any feelings for each other. They were simply in agreement, a contract."Fine, I don't want to continue arguing with you either. Let's divorce now. After the divorce, I'll give you more money as co
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
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
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