"What? You found your mom?" They both exclaimed in shock. Benjamin nodded with a smile and sat down. "Yes I did, she's working in the states and also she sent me $50,000 to rent and even asked me to call her when it's finished for another one. Benjamin had formed this as he didn't want to tell them the whole truth. "Man, I'm so happy for you." Austin and Matthew said, giving him a hug. "This is two lotteries together, that is more grace brother." Benjamin nodded with a smile and said, "So you guys shouldn't worry when I sometimes don't return back to the dorm righ?"Austin and Matthew nodded in agreement. "We get it, buddy. Enjoy your newfound wealth. Hopefully, she sends you a hefty sum soon, and you can show off to Dorothy, Maverick, and the others who've been looking down on you."Benjamin chuckled but didn't say anything. He owning the school alone gave him the 100 percent right to drive both Maverick and Dorothy out, but he felt it wasn't a good idea for that. "So Benjamin,
Benjamin shook his head and said, "Don't panic; nothing big. I was just remembering you. That aside, it seems you're new here. I'm Benjamin Hayes; what about you?" He stretched out his hand.The lady stared at Benjamin's outstretched hand for a moment but chose not to shake it. "I'm Cordelia Winslow," she stated calmly.Benjamin smiled faintly, retracting his hand. "Nice meeting you, and you have a nice name, Ms. Cordelia. Also, since you're new here, it's cool, and then most important, I just wanted to say, you're very beautiful."With a smirk, Benjamin rose to leave. Cordelia cleared her throat, interrupting his departure. "Where will you be tonight?""Maybe sleeping, just sleeping," Benjamin replied after a brief pause.Cordelia inquired further, "No girlfriend to go out with at night?"Forcing a smile, Benjamin shook his head.Cordelia bit her lower lip before suggesting, "My friend is celebrating her birthday tonight. I'll be there with others. Would you love to join then?"Rolli
Lily, with a smirk, added her biting remark, "Why would I have control over a poor man who doesn't have control over his own life?" This quip elicited a laugh from Sarah.The sales lady and guy exchanged uncertain glances, trying to comprehend the escalating tension.Benjamin, seemingly unaffected by Dorothy's words, continued with a disarming smile."Are you still in love with me? You keep worrying about me." His words were delivered with a touch of playful sarcasm.In love with you?" Dorothy scoffed derisively. "Hey dude, my boyfriend is a million times better and richer than you. Why would I waste a second on a lowly rag like you? Those borrowed clothes of yours don't make you successful, you know."Benjamin chuckled softly and retorted, "Miss Richness, it seems your man bought a new Range Rover yesterday, so what brings you back to a 4S shop or was it just for hype?" He asked with a smirk. "Wow! A new Range Rover?" The widened eyes of both the sales lady and guy hinted at their i
Dorothy sneered and taunted, "Maverick is gentle and doesn't resort to violence." She leaned in close to Benjamin and whispered, "He's also gentle in bed."Benjamin shook his head, chuckling dismissively. "No wonder he hired people to come beat me up. What a coward! Hiring four men to attack just me—seems like a waste, doesn't it?"The manager, now visibly infuriated, sternly ordered Benjamin to leave. "Enough! Young man, leave this place. We don't cater to the broke or poor."Before Benjamin could respond, the sales lady intervened, suggesting, "Gentleman, why not come to our place? I can show you some beautiful cars; you can take as many pictures as you'd like, and maybe plan to buy when you have the means."Benjamin's eyes brightened at her kind offer, surprised by her compassion amidst the chaos.As onlookers gathered, Dorothy frowned disapprovingly. "Even after all I told you, you still want to do this? Are you alright?"However, the sales lady kindly encouraged Benjamin to proce
Benjamin shook his head, wearing a light smile, and inquired, "How did you also know so much about a lot of cars too?""That's because, once you've successfully been hired as a car salesperson, you'll likely need to complete a training course before becoming eligible to sell cars on your own," she replied.Nodding in understanding, Benjamin remarked, "That's great. Well, I know much about it because my mom owns a Range Rover, this type.""WHAT!"The lady's reaction was one of shock. "Your mom owns a Range Rover Sport?" she asked, visibly surprised."Yes, she does," Benjamin confirmed.However, the lady seemed unconvinced, suspecting that Benjamin might be using it as an excuse to withhold information about his knowledge of the car. Dismissing the notion, she asked, "So, will you take a picture with this one?"Shaking his head, Benjamin began, "Pictures aren't needed, actually..." His sentence trailed off as his gaze fixated on another car parked in the corner of the showroom."Wow!" h
"180,000 dollars?" Both Dorothy and Sarah were astonished, their mouths agape. Despite the car's excellence, the price surpassed their expectations.Sarah's gaze landed on an Audi R8, the very model Benjamin had considered purchasing. She approached it, hoping for a more reasonable cost. "How much is this one?" she inquired, anticipating a lower figure.The manager approached with a smile and replied, "The Audi R8 is priced at $250,000, with a discount of $1,000."The manager approached with a smile and replied, "The Audi R8 is priced at $250,000, with a discount of $1,000.""Gasping!" Sarah and Dorothy were visibly shaken. They had never encountered such a substantial sum, let alone contemplated buying a car at that price.Maintaining composure, Dorothy complimented the prices and hinted, "We'll consider purchasing it another time."The unexpected response surprised both the salesperson and the manager. They had anticipated an immediate sale, not a postponed decision. Clearing his th
Benjamin smiled. "It's yours; that's the $2000 from the discount money; take it as a tip." He said"Wow!" The lady was shocked. "$2000 all for me, sir?" She askedBenjamin nodded with a smile. "It's yours; nothing big." He saidThe sales lady was so happy that she nearly kneeled in front of Benjamin to thank him, but he stopped her. After that, Benjamin took the keys, started the Audi, and drove out of the showroom. Benjamin wore a smile on his face as he drove his new car, reveling in the vibes. He cruised past another showroom before intentionally stopping and stepping out."Wow!" The crowd started taking pictures of the stunning car."Isn't that an Audi R8?" someone inquired."Absolutely! That's an Audi R8, my dream car. This guy might be wealthy," another person commented."Oh my God, I wish he was my boyfriend. I love rich guys," another exclaimed.Benjamin didn't dwell on their compliments; he had a specific plan. At that precise moment, the manager of the sales team stormed ou
Following this, our skilled therapists perform an exfoliation using a specialized exfoliating gel enriched with antioxidants and gentle exfoliants to remove dead skin cells, promoting a radiant and refreshed complexion.She continued to explain it in detail to Benjamin. After the detailed explanation, Benjamin contemplated for a moment and then agreed, "That sounds intriguing. Could you proceed with the 'Deep Face Spa' treatment, please?""Certainly, sir. First, let's finish with the haircut, which I'll personally handle, and then our skilled therapist will take care of the spa treatment," the lady replied.Benjamin seemed a bit surprised, inquiring, "You'll do the hair treatment?"The lady nodded reassuringly and said, "Yes, sir. No need to panic; we'll give you a great haircut and style your hair with the gel."Benjamin nodded, feeling reassured. "No problem; let's proceed then."The lady guided him into a room and commenced the haircut. Within 20 minutes, she finished, unveiling th
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