What are your suggestions. Was Benjamin wrong for hitting the sports teacher?
Benjamin nodded, saying yes but avoiding the truth about the altercation with the sports teacher.Cordelia nodded and said, "I called to inform you that from tomorrow onward, you might not be able to reach me via phone calls or even texts."Benjamin frowned, questioning, "Why is that?"Cordelia explained that she and Hannah would be visiting a village where there's no network, so connections would be cut.Despite hearing this, Benjamin didn't feel good. The thought of not being able to see her or talk to her anymore troubled him.Cordelia noticed his expression and asked, "Worried about me?"Benjamin nodded lightly, admitting, "I'm worried. What if something happens, and you need help, but you're not able to reach me?"Cordelia smiled lightly and reassured him, "Nothing will happen. If you wish bad for me, then it's bad that will happen. If you wish the opposite, that is what will happen.”Benjamin nodded lightly and said, "I wish you stay safe and come back just the way you left. At
Getting there, Brianna rushed towards her dad, helping him up while looking at the intimidating men. She couldn't hold back her frustration and shouted, "Why are you doing this? Why are you doing this?"The men remained stern, seemingly unmoved by Brianna's plea. One of them held Brianna's arm looking angry. “It's either you people pay the money you're owing us or we take you away today.” The man said, his tone cold and unwavering."Leave me," Brianna said, breaking free from his grasp. "Give us a week; I'll pay the money myself, I promise," she pleaded desperately."You must be joking. How many more days? It's either you pay the money or we take you away. After all, you're beautiful; you'll be a good match," one of the men remarked callously."Don't touch my sister!" the young boy protested, trying to push the man off.A harsh slap echoed through the air, striking the young boy, who fell to the floor, letting out a pained scream. The situation grew more alarming by the moment.Brian
The shock was palpable as everyone heard Benjamin's condition. Brianna's parents exchanged surprised glances, while Brianna herself looked stunned. Even the men who had been demanding payment were taken aback by Benjamin's unexpected request. The young boy, who had been slapped earlier, stared wide-eyed at Benjamin. As the others were stunned he was happy. The men's anger flared as they felt challenged by Benjamin's condition. Their faces contorted into scowls, and they exchanged menacing glances with each other. One of them stepped forward, his voice dripping with hostility as he threatened Benjamin. "You're pushing it, kid. Don't test our patience. Pay up and mind your own business, or you'll regret it.”Despite the men's menacing demeanor, Benjamin stood his ground, his expression unwavering. He met the man's hostile gaze with a steely resolve of his own, unflinching in the face of their threats. "I'm not afraid of your empty threats," Benjamin retorted, his voice firm and unwav
Brianna's mom nodded in appreciation and then went inside to prepare the hot tea Benjamin had requested. Brianna watched him sneakily, her heart filled with gratitude for his timely intervention. If not for him, they might have been in serious trouble. This wasn't the first time he had come to their rescue.A few minutes later, her mom returned with a cup of tea. Despite the slight cracks on the cup, it held the tea securely. Benjamin accepted the cup with gratitude and took a sip."This is nice, thank you, auntie," he said, offering a genuine smile.Brianna's mom returned the smile, pleased that he enjoyed the tea, and then settled down beside them."So, Benjamin, right?" Brianna's dad asked, seeking confirmation.Benjamin nodded politely. "Yes, sir, I'm Benjamin Hayes."The dad nodded thoughtfully. "You said you're my daughter's friend?"Benjamin glanced at Brianna before responding. "Yes, that's right. We've been friends for a while now, although not that long."Brianna's mom chime
Puff!” The whole place was silent. How rich was Benjamin? He was going to make sure Brianna continues her Uni, AJ continues his school and renovate their house. Suddenly, there was a thud as both parents fell to their knees, tears streaming down Brianna's mom's face. Benjamin was now more of a savior to them.Brianna's mom wiped away her tears, her voice trembling with emotion as she spoke. "Thank you, Mr. Hayes. Thank you for everything you've done for us. You've been like an angel sent to save us in our darkest hour. May the good Lord bless you abundantly for your kindness and generosity."With tears still streaming down her face, she reached out and took Benjamin's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "May your path be filled with blessings, and may you always find the same kindness and compassion that you've shown to us. We'll never forget what you've done for our family.”Benjamin nodded, touched by her words, and replied softly, "It's my pleasure. I'm just glad I could help. Pleas
Benjamin was still in thoughts when his phone started ringing again, bringing him back to the present moment. Without wasting time, he answered."Master, I forgot to also tell you something amazing," Ezra's voice came through the phone. "It's nearing August 15th, which is your birthday, three days more.""Oh," Benjamin was stunned, realising his birthday was approaching in just three days. He had forgotten all about it after all he never celebrated his birthdays. "Thank you for reminding me," he said with a smile."Happy birthday in advance, master. And also, you know the coincidence? Ms. Winslow's birthday is also in 3 days' time. It's surprising how I found out you both share the same date and month.""What?" Benjamin's eyes widened in surprise. "Cordelia's also August 15th? Meaning we have the same birthday?" he asked incredulously."Of course, master. I was also surprised when I found out," Ezra confirmed."Wow!" Benjamin exclaimed happily. Cordelia was going to turn 27 in 3 days'
Marshall smiled at Raymond and said, "Mr. Ray, all this was prepared because of you, these are expensive fine wines too."Raymond shook his head and replied, "You know I didn't come for this, Marshall. Answer me, when is Cordelia coming back for me to marry her?"The smile faded from Marshall's face as he gulped nervously. "I'm on it, Mr. Hansen. You know Cordelia is very stubborn. I'm trying my best to convince her to come, and when she does, trust me, everything will work out.”Raymond slammed his palm on the table in frustration. "What nonsense? For how long should my family wait? She has been away for 9 good years now. How long will I wait again?"Feeling the pressure, Marshall smiled lightly and assured, "Just a little bit of time, and I'll get her here for you, Mr. Hansen. Trust me.”Marshall's wife chimed in, attempting to divert Raymond's attention. "Mr. Hansen, take a look at my daughter. She's also very beautiful. That ungrateful Cordelia is misbehaving. Why don't you marry
Brianna nodded happily and said, "Of course I do. I didn't expect us to be in the same department and even the same class." She felt really happy.Benjamin nodded with a light smile and asked, "Are you good in this department?"Brianna nodded and said confidently, "Of course, very well. What about you?"Benjamin chuckled and said, "Not that good. Well, I don't like studying. I'm not good." Although Benjamin was intelligent, he only said that.Brianna chuckled and said in a low voice, "After all, you're rich. It doesn't matter, but you need to study hard." She then looked at Benjamin affectionately. It was because of him she had gotten the opportunity to continue her university, and her brother was going to be in school.Benjamin didn't talk about that and asked, "What about the renovation? Are they still on it?"Brianna nodded and told him that a huge renovation had been done and they're still working on it. Moreover, AJ was going to start school.Benjamin nodded and told her never to
The rugged man clenched his fists, his pride warring with his fear. “You can’t be serious,” he hissed, his voice barely above a whisper.Abdelkarim cocked the gun audibly, tilting his head. “Do I look like I’m joking?”Reluctantly, the rugged man lowered himself to his knees, the humiliation evident on his face. His companions followed suit, each moving with visible hesitation. The restaurant’s patrons and staff watched in stunned silence, their eyes wide as they bore witness to the surreal scene.One of the men reached for Abdelkarim’s shoe, his hand shaking as he wiped at it with his sleeve. Abdelkarim smirked, glancing down at their feeble attempts. “Pathetic,” he muttered. “Put some effort into it.”As the men continued their reluctant task, Abdelkarim’s tone turned colder. “Now, let’s add some respect to the mix. Each of you will address me properly while you’re down there.”The rugged man looked up, his face twisted with fury and shame. “What do you mean?”Abdelkarim leaned in s
The room fell into an eerie silence, the earlier chatter and laughter evaporating like smoke. All eyes were on Abdelkarim, who stood tall with the gun firmly in his grasp. Even the rugged man who had slapped him seemed caught off guard, his eyes widening in a mix of disbelief and anger.Benjamin, who had been calmly observing moments earlier, straightened in his seat, his sharp gaze narrowing as he assessed the situation. He hadn't anticipated this escalation, and for a fleeting moment, his surprise flickered across his face. Cipherella, sitting beside him, froze, her lips parting slightly as her eyes darted between Abdelkarim and the scarred man.The tension was palpable. The rugged man pushed his chair back slightly, his hands clenching into fists as if ready to retaliate. His companions, who had been laughing moments ago, now looked uneasy, their confidence shaken."You think this is funny?" Abdelkarim said, his voice steady, but the undercurrent of anger was unmistakable. He point
The room went tense as Abdelkarim froze, his gaze darting nervously to the man’s threatening expression. Around them, a few other patrons glanced over.Cipherella’s delicate brows furrowed with concern as she leaned closer to Benjamin, her voice barely above a whisper. "Master, they’re trying to bully him," she said, her eyes darting between Abdelkarim and the rugged man.Benjamin didn’t respond immediately. His sharp gaze remained fixed on the scene, observing every detail—the posture of the men, Abdelkarim’s unease, and the simmering tension in the air. Finally, he nodded slowly and said, "Let’s just watch for now.”"But Master—" Cipherella started, her worry evident."Relax," Benjamin interrupted gently, his tone calm but firm. "Let’s see how he handles himself first. If things go too far, I’ll step in."Cipherella hesitated, but she trusted Benjamin’s judgment. She bit her lip and stayed quiet, her hands clasped tightly in her lap as her eyes returned to Abdelkarim.Meanwhile, Abd
As they entered, Benjamin's gaze swept over the bustling interior of the establishment. The atmosphere was thick with chatter, clinking glasses, and faint music playing in the background. At one side of the room, a group of rugged-looking men occupied a long table. They were loud, drinking and eating heartily, with wisps of smoke curling from the cigarettes and cigars they casually puffed.Their appearances were striking—some had jagged scars running across their cheeks.Others had scarves tied around their heads, their expressions hard and uninviting, with sharp eyes that scanned the room like predators on the lookout. A few wore leather jackets with frayed edges, while others had rugged shirts and boots.Benjamin took note but didn’t linger on them. Instead, he calmly made his way to an unoccupied corner on the other side of the room. He settled into a chair with an air of quiet authority, his face betraying no hint of concern. Cipherella followed closely, her gaze flickering brief
Benjamin settled back onto the couch, gesturing for Cipherella to sit. She listened intently as he recounted the night's events."Cipherella," he began, "I met Abdelkarim yesterday. His boss wasn’t exactly treating him right, and he seemed ready for a change."Abdelkarim shifted uneasily, but Benjamin continued. "We ended up being followed by three of Darnell's men. They tried to corner us, but I convinced them to switch sides and work for me. Abdelkarim here was part of that, and he’s proven he’s willing to take on something bigger.”Cipherella raised an eyebrow, intrigued but cautious. “And they just… agreed? Just like that?”Benjamin nodded, a faint smirk playing on his lips. "Sometimes all it takes is to show someone what they’re worth. They’d been risking their lives for scraps. Now, they have a reason to be loyal." He glanced at Abdelkarim, who looked both grateful and a little overwhelmed.Cipherella sighed, finally relaxing a bit. “If you trust him, Master, then that’s enough
The men exchanged nervous glances, doubling down on their story despite Darnell's threat. The first man cleared his throat, attempting to sound confident. "Boss, like we said, it was just a routine check. We saw the car following and thought it could be a minor threat, so we stopped to make sure it wasn’t an issue. But they turned around as soon as we approached."The second man nodded quickly. "Exactly, boss. We didn’t think it was worth disturbing you for something so small, figured we could handle it ourselves.”Darnell's gaze remained icy, not buying the excuses. His eyes bored into each one of them, but they held firm, each nodding in agreement, sticking to their story. "We were just looking out for you, boss," the third one added, trying to muster confidence. "Didn’t want to waste your time.”Darnell narrowed his eyes at them one last time, as if weighing the truth of their story. Finally, with a wave of his hand, he dismissed the tension. “Fine,” he said sharply. “Get back in
The men climbed out of their cars and walked over to Darnell’s vehicle, where he stood waiting, his expression already dark with suspicion. As they approached, he wasted no time.“What’s wrong?” Darnell’s voice cut through the silence, his gaze sharp and unyielding. “Where’s the last car?”The men looked at each other, shifting uncomfortably, clearly at a loss. Finally, one of them spoke up. “We...we don’t know, boss. One minute, they were right behind us, and the next...they weren’t.”Darnell’s jaw tightened. “I don’t want excuses. Give me an answer.”They fumbled for words, but all they could offer was a helpless shrug. Frustrated, Darnell took a deep breath and crossed his arms. “Fine. Who was in the last car? Give me their names. Now.”The men stammered for a moment, then rattled off the names of the three who had been in the missing car, exchanging nervous glances as they waited for Darnell's reaction.Darnell narrowed his eyes, his impatience evident. “Call them. Now,” he ordere
As the men disappeared down the road, Abdelkarim turned to Benjamin, a worried crease on his brow. "Do you trust them? What if they tell their boss everything?"Benjamin's expression was unwavering. "They won’t."Abdelkarim’s eyebrows rose, disbelief flickering in his gaze. "How do you know?"Benjamin smirked, a trace of confidence in his eyes. "Because I gave them something Darnell never has: respect. They’ve been doing his dirty work for scraps. Darnell treats them as disposable. But me? I just paid them a month’s worth in minutes and offered them a way out. Right now, loyalty is cheap—but it’s the one thing Darnell can't buy.”Abdelkarim nodded slowly, his gaze steadying with newfound determination. “I’m ready to work for you, Benjamin,” he said with a slight smile. “But... tonight, I don’t have anywhere to stay. I might just end up sleeping in the car.”Benjamin’s expression softened. “Don’t worry about that. You’ll stay with me,” he replied. “As long as you’re willing to follow m
Benjamin looked at them intently. “How much do you want to be paid?” he asked, his voice calm but commanding.The men glanced at each other, hesitating for a moment. Finally, one spoke up, “Every month… pay us double what Darnell does.”The other nodded, adding quickly, “Yeah. 2000 dollars each.”Benjamin smirked, a glint of amusement in his eyes. He had expected them to ask for something outrageous—10,000, even 50,000 dollars a month. Instead, they only wanted a mere double of what Darnell paid them. To someone like him, 2000 dollars was nothing, even if he had to pay them that amount daily.“Deal,” he said without hesitation, nodding once.They stared at him, dumbfounded. “Wait… deal? Just like that?” one of them asked, disbelief evident in his voice.Benjamin shrugged. “2000 dollars a month is nothing to me if you’re loyal and good at what you do.”They exchanged glances, still stunned by his response. "You... you really mean that?" one of them asked, sounding almost hopeful.Benja