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Chapter 496: Abdelkarim
Benjamin’s expression hardened, resolve set deep in his eyes. “That’s why I returned,” he said calmly. “And why things are about to change.”The butler found his voice again, though it came out low and shaken. “So… what is the next step?” he asked. “Are you reporting this to the police? And… does Cordelia know about any of this?”Benjamin shook his head slowly.“She doesn’t know anything,” he said firmly. “And I’m not reporting this to the police.”The butler looked at him, troubled. “Then how—”“I’ll handle everything,” Benjamin cut in calmly. “My own way.”With that, he turned around without another word and walked back toward the house.When Benjamin walked back into the room, Cordelia was already awake, stretching beneath the covers. The moment she saw him, her face brightened. She sat up and reached for him, wrapping her arms around his waist.“Good morning,” she murmured.Benjamin leaned down, and they kissed softly, familiar and unhurried.After a moment, he rested his forehead
Chapter 495: Who ordered the Hit?
When they got inside, the hall was quiet and empty — no staff, no voices. Only the soft glow of the television lit the space, murmuring to itself in the background.Benjamin sat down first, loosening his jacket slightly. Cordelia placed her bag aside, sank down beside him, then gently leaned into his chest, exhaustion finally settling in.Benjamin’s arm came around her naturally, resting around her neck. He lowered his head and kissed the top of her hair.“My baby.”She relaxed instantly against him, comforted.Just then, footsteps echoed from the staircase.Benjamin lifted his head, his gaze sharpening as he looked up.Marshall Winslow was coming downstairs, a glass of wine in his hand, moving lazily — until his eyes landed on the two of them sitting together.His expression changed immediately.He stopped for a fraction of a second, then continued walking down, his grip tightening slightly around the glass. When he reached the bottom, his eyes flicked between Benjamin and Cordelia b
Chapter 494: Return Of Butler
He swallowed, his hands tightening slightly on the wheel, and then quickly nodded. “Alright, ma’am,” he said, trying to regain composure. “We’ll head there.”Cordelia shifted closer and gently rested her head on Benjamin’s lap, her eyes slowly closing. The exhaustion of the day finally caught up with her.Benjamin adjusted slightly, one hand settling around her shoulder, holding her steady and protective, making sure she was comfortable. She relaxed almost instantly. He pulled out his phone with his free hand and began swiping absently, not really seeing anything on the screen.Then his thoughts drifted.Now that I know who was behind the murder of Cordelia’s parents… how do I even go about it?The question weighed heavily on him. Power alone wouldn’t be enough. Timing mattered. Precision mattered. And above all — Cordelia had to be protected from the fallout.Benjamin’s jaw tightened slightly as he locked his phone and closed his eyes, keeping his breathing slow and even while she sl
Chapter 493
The driver nodded quickly, emotion heavy in his eyes. He lifted his hand and pointed gently at Benjamin.“Meet my boss,” he said with pride. Then he turned slightly and gestured to Cordelia. “And this is his wife.”The woman’s eyes widened as she looked at both of them. Surprise quickly turned into warmth.“Oh… really?” she said softly. “Welcome, you two. My husband talks about you a lot,” she added, looking at Benjamin with respect.Benjamin gave a calm nod and a small smile.“We heard you were scheduled for surgery for fibroid,” he said evenly. “So we asked him to come here immediately. Don’t worry about anything, the full hospital bill has been handled. You can focus on getting well and having a successful operation.”The woman gasped. Her eyes filled instantly with tears.“The full bill?” she asked, trying to adjust herself on the bed in shock.Benjamin gently raised his hand.“Please don’t stress yourself,” he said calmly. “Yes, everything has been taken care of.”She looked at
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The driver cleared his throat softly, avoiding eye contact through the mirror.“Yes sir… everything is fine,” he replied again, more firmly this time.He started the car and smoothly pulled out of the mall’s parking structure. Cordelia leaned her head slightly toward the window, enjoying the passing scenery, while Benjamin relaxed back into his seat.But midway through the drive, the phone buzzed again.The driver stiffened.He quickly hit decline.Barely ten seconds later… it rang again.Declined.Another call… then another… each declined faster than the last. His fingers tightened around the steering wheel, knuckles turning pale. He tried to keep his composure, breathing shallowly, pretending as though nothing was wrong — but the constant vibration echoed loudly in the silent interior.Benjamin noticed every strained breath the driver took, every nervous glance at his phone… but he didn’t press the issue. The man had said it was “nothing,” and Benjamin respected privacy—especially w
Chapter 492: Fibroid
Benjamin lifted a spoonful of food and blew gently before turning to Cordelia with a small, soft smile. “Here,” he said. Cordelia blinked, surprised—but leaned slightly forward, letting him feed her. Her cheeks warmed as she chewed shyly and smiled back at him. She then scooped a bit of her own dish and nudged it toward Benjamin’s lips. “Your turn,” she whispered. Benjamin leaned in and took the bite without breaking eye contact, like she was the only person in the room who mattered. The driver watched quietly, amused by their sweetness, as he ate his meal calmly. They were about to finish eating when the driver’s phone rang again—loud enough to draw glances from nearby tables. The driver stiffened, quickly trying to silence it, but Benjamin’s eyes narrowed this time. “Give me the phone,” he said calmly. The driver froze. “S-sir, it’s nothing. I—” “Phone.” Benjamin’s tone left no room for refusal. Reluctantly, the driver handed it over. Benjamin answered, “Hello?” A woman’
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