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Chapter 485: First Night
Marshall swallowed his pride along with the pain, unable to argue.Benjamin then casually snapped his fingers.Rakshasha and the other men stepped into formation instantly — opening car doors and ensuring the families moved.Cordelia looked once more at her parents’ grave, placing her palm gently against the stone.Benjamin waited… giving her that moment of peace.Then he offered his hand.“Let’s go home, Mrs. Westbrook,” he said softly.Cordelia smiled, slipping her hand into his.Rose hurried behind them, following closely.Marshall limped with his wife’s support, head lowered.Meanwhile, in the Hansens’ car…Jacob Hansen gripped the steering wheel so hard his knuckles turned white. His face was dark and trembling with pure rage.“That son of a bitch dared humiliate me?” Jacob spat, his voice rough with fury.“In front of everyone… in front of the entire industry? I must kill him. I will kill him.”Stella sat beside him, equally humiliated and fanning her anger.“He shot Marshall… f
Chapter 484: The Punishment
Benjamin’s icy glare warned him that wasn’t enough.Jacob shut his eyes tight, swallowing what little dignity he had left.“I will ensure… that their honor is never neglected again.”Stella followed after, tears of anger filling her eyes as she forced a shaky bow.“Forgive us for failing this family… for forgetting the ones who built it,” she whispered, shame and resentment twisting her voice.Then it was Shulamite’s turn.Her knees hit the ground with a small thud. She bowed so quickly her hair covered her face.“I… I apologize,” she said in a quivering tone. “We will do better. We will remember.”Raymond was the last of the Hansens — and the most reluctant.He gritted his teeth, hatred burning through him as he knelt.Cordelia stared right at him — unsympathetic.Benjamin tilted his gun just a little closer.“I’m sorry for disrespecting your legacy,” Raymond forced out through rage. “Forgive the ignorance of those who forgot.”Rakshasha’s men moved forward to ensure none dared try a
Chapter 483: The Graveyard II
Cordelia took slow steps forward, her knees eventually giving in as she knelt before the graves. She placed the flowers carefully atop the polished stone, brushing her fingertips over her parents’ names.Her voice cracked, fragile… but filled with so much love.“Mom… Dad… your daughter is back again,” she whispered.She sniffed, breath shaking, wiping her tears only for more to fall.“I’m sorry I stopped visiting a while. I tried to be strong, just like you taught me. But everything became so hard. The home you built… the family you loved… turned against me.”Her shoulders trembled as she lowered her head.“I felt lost. I felt alone. And there were days I wondered if you were watching… if you were upset with me. But deep down, I knew you would never abandon me.”She placed both palms gently on the stone.“I missed you every single day. I still do. And even though you’re not here physically, I carry your love in everything I do.”Cordelia turned her head slightly, glancing at Benjamin
Chapter 482: The Graveyard
Meanwhile, Jacob and the others exchanged angry, resentful glances — hands clenched — yet none of them dared to defy Benjamin again.Slowly, stiffly, they began to move toward the dusty gravesJacob Hansen glared down at the filthy brooms the guards reluctantly handed out, his jaw clenched so tightly the veins in his neck stood out. He felt the humiliation burning in his chest like fire — a patriarch of one of the most powerful families in the country… reduced to cleaning a grave like a common laborer.As he bent down, dust rising around him, anger surged inside him like a storm ready to burst.How dare this boy…How dare he step into my home… ruin the marriage… humiliate my son… disgrace my name… and now this?His fists tightened around the broomstick.Benjamin Westbrook… you will regret this.He cast a venomous glare toward Benjamin, who stood proudly with Cordelia in his arms, as though he were a king overseeing peasants.After today… I’ll rip away that arrogance of yours. I’ll cru
Chapter 481: The Graveyard
After a long, tense drive, the convoy finally slowed as the gates of the Winslow private graveyard opened. The path inside was quiet — too quiet — with tall cypress trees lining the sides, their shadows cast over the gravestones beneath the moonlight.The cars came to a complete stop. Doors opened simultaneously, Rakshasha’s men stepping out first, scanning the area before signaling the families to exit.Cordelia’s heartbeat quickened.Benjamin gently took her hand as they walked toward the two main graves placed side by side on a raised stone platform. But the moment they reached them…Cordelia froze.The graves — the resting place of her parents — were covered in thick dust. The marble had lost its shine. The flowers were wilted, brown and shriveled as if they had been left there for months without a soul caring enough to replace them.Benjamin’s expression darkened.He turned slowly — eyes burning — and fixed his glare on Marshall Winslow.His voice was low, laced with cold fury.“
Chapter 480: Mrs. Westbrook
The crowd stared in stunned silence for a moment… but Benjamin’s confident demand rang like a command.Clap for your new king and queen.One by one, hesitant palms began to come together. Polite claps turned to steady applause… then into a thunderous ovation. Even those who despised him clapped — because fear gripped their souls tighter than pride ever could.Benjamin’s satisfied smile widened as he turned his gaze to the bodies on the floor.“By the way, Jacob,” he said casually, as if discussing weather, “don’t worry — I didn’t kill your men. The only one I killed was the one who idiotically made a move at me.” He pointed with his fork. “The rest? Shot with bullets filled with tranquilizer. Strong stuff. They’ll sleep for about fifteen hours.”He gave a light shrug. “So relax.”Jacob clenched his fists, veins bulging, fury boiling in his eyes — yet he couldn’t utter a word.Benjamin cleared his throat and raised his voice cheerfully.“So now… please, can the food and drinks be share
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