Benjamin took the phone, watching the video play. He couldn't help but smile as he saw their special moment replayed. "Yes, that's us," he confirmed, handing the phone to Cordelia.Cordelia watched the video, her eyes widening with surprise and a hint of embarrassment. "I can't believe this is trending," she murmured, looking at Benjamin. "It feels so surreal."The other guests in the room started murmuring amongst themselves, some congratulating the couple, others pulling out their phones to watch the video themselves."Well, you two certainly know how to make an impression," one of the women said with a friendly smile.Benjamin chuckled, wrapping an arm around Cordelia's shoulders. "It wasn't planned to go viral, but I guess we did."Cordelia leaned into him, feeling a mix of emotions—surprise, happiness, and a touch of nervousness. "I guess this means our little moment wasn't so little after all.""No, it wasn't," Benjamin agreed, kissing her temple gently. "But as long as you're h
Meanwhile, back at Elysian University, in the head office, sat a very beautiful young lady named Brianna. She had been enrolled at the university thanks to Benjamin's help, but for the past four months, Benjamin had not attended any classes. This absence had deeply worried Brianna. She had exhausted all her resources trying to reach him, but to no avail. She even attempted to meet his friends, but they were elusive. Today, she had finally secured a meeting with the principal.The principal, having just finished writing and putting his pen down, looked up at Brianna. "Who are you, young lady?""Principal sir, I'm Brianna from the business class," she replied."What do you want?" the principal asked."Sir, actually, a friend of mine and also a classmate hasn't been in class for about four months now, and it's getting me worried. I've tried to find out where he might be or what could be wrong, but I haven't had any success.""A friend of yours or your boyfriend?" the principal asked, scr
"I don't care. I don't want to be your girlfriend nor be intimate with you. I've told you several times, can you stop bothering me? I'll report you."Maverick sneered and said, "I can buy this school if I want. Who will you report me to? Come on.""Please do not worry me," Brianna said, arching her hand about to get out when Maverick held her hand tight. "I heard you keep searching for someone in your class called Benjamin. Benjamin Hayes." Maverick chuckled. "You like him?" he asked."That's none of your business," Brianna replied."Well, well, to tell you, Benjamin is dead in case you don't know. Stop loving the ghost."Brianna's heart skipped a beat. "What do you mean by Benjamin is dead? Trying to confuse me to accept you?""How many months have you seen him? He's dead. As I said, you'll wait and wait, and nothing will come," Maverick said smugly. He still thought Benjamin was dead because, that night, after receiving a call from Mixtic Romras' men that they'd finished Benjamin, h
As she hurried back to the kitchen to fetch the nachos, she could feel the other patrons' eyes on her, their whispers and laughter cutting through her like a knife. She fought to keep her composure, determined to get through her shift despite the humiliation and abuse. She had no other choice but to endure it for now, hoping that one day she could escape this nightmare and rebuild her life.She returned with a fresh plate of nachos and set it down carefully in front of the men. "Here you go, gentlemen. Fresh and hot."The burly man smirked but didn't say anything. Irene turned to leave when another man at the table called out, "Hey, you got our drinks wrong. I asked for a beer, not this cheap stuff."Irene frowned, remembering clearly that he had ordered what she brought. "I'm sorry, sir. I'll get you a beer right away.”As she reached for the glass, the man slapped her hand away, causing it to spill. "You can't do anything right, can you?" he snarled, standing up and slapping her acr
Soon after the day was over, Benjamin and Cordelia returned to their hotel room."Whoo, that was a very long stressful day. Thank you for all the activities today. I really enjoyed it," Cordelia said to Benjamin with a smile.Benjamin smiled back at her. "You're welcome. It's late already, and I'm pretty tired. I'll go wash up and then come sleep."Cordelia nodded. "I'll also take my bath too when you're done.”"No problem, go first before I come then. I'll wait for you," Benjamin said."Alright, thanks." Cordelia nodded and walked into the shower.Immediately after she walked away, Benjamin's phone started ringing. He pulled it out and answered instantly."Rakshasha, is there any problem?" he asked."Yes, master. We have Lars Johansen now. We've caught and brought him to the base," Rakshasha reported."Good, good. That was fast," Benjamin responded. "I'll come there tonight. My woman is here, so when she's actually asleep, I'll be there," Benjamin said in a low voice."Alright then,
Benjamin looked up from his phone and smiled back at her. "Great. I’ll be quick."Cordelia nodded and walked over to the bed, sitting down and beginning to dry her hair with another towel. Benjamin got up, grabbed his nightwear, and headed towards the bathroom.As he passed her, he leaned down and gave her a quick kiss on the forehead. "I'll be out in a bit," he said softly before disappearing into the bathroom.Soon, Benjamin emerged from the bathroom, freshly showered and dressed in comfortable nightwear. He smiled at Cordelia as he walked over to the bed, where she was already lying down, looking relaxed and content."All set?" Cordelia asked with a sleepy smile."All set," Benjamin replied, sliding into bed beside her. He pulled the covers up and turned off the bedside lamp, plunging the room into a soft, soothing darkness.Cordelia snuggled close to him, resting her head on his chest. "Thank you for today," she murmured, her voice heavy with sleep. "It was wonderful.""You're wel
Benjamin looked at Lars and sat down on the sofa. "Push him forward closer to me so I can speak to him well," he said to Rakshasha.Rakshasha nodded and did as Benjamin ordered. Lars was now directly in front of Benjamin, still tied."Untie him," Benjamin commanded.Rakshasha nodded and untied Lars.Lars glared at Benjamin, rubbing his now free hands. "I've released you. You said we should untie you so we see what you'll do to us. Now, Mr. Johansen, show me what you can do.”Lars remained seated, momentarily stunned and uncertain."Why did you people kid—"Slap! Benjamin raised his hand and delivered a hard slap to Lars' cheek, stunning everyone present."I said show me what you'll do. I didn't ask you to question me."Lars, shocked and in pain, touched his stinging cheek. "Do you know who I am? How dare you slap me?"Benjamin chuckled and looked at Cipherella. "Tell him about himself.”Cipherella nodded. "You’re Lars Johansen. You own a showroom. You're 42 years old. You attended Ny
The animators quickly set to work, their fingers flying over keyboards and graphic tablets. The room buzzed with a quiet intensity as they skillfully manipulated the digital tools to bring the image to life. Lars watched with a mixture of confusion and anxiety, his eyes darting between the animators and Benjamin.Within 10 minutes, the screen lit up with the projection. The truck image, now larger and clearer, loomed before them. Every detail, from the licence plate to the distinct scratches on the side, matched perfectly with the photograph.Lars' eyes widened in shock and recognition. The image on the screen was unmistakably the truck from his showroom years ago. He swallowed hard, the realization hitting him like a punch to the gut. He was clearly frightened, understanding that this was no ordinary confrontation.Benjamin leaned back in his chair, a small smile playing on his lips. "Do you recognize it now, Mr. Johansen?" he askedLars nodded, his face pale. "Yes, I recognize it. I