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Meanwhile inside the mansion…Rhoda sat forward on the couch, arms folded tightly as her eyes drilled into Marshall. Her voice carried a sharp edge of panic masked as anger.“How do you even plan on finding that useless butler? You talk and talk but do nothing!” she snapped.Meanwhile inside the mansion…Rhoda sat forward on the couch, arms folded tightly as her eyes drilled into Marshall. Her voice carried a sharp edge of panic masked as anger.“How do you even plan on finding that useless butler? You talk and talk but do nothing!” she snapped.Marshall exhaled slowly, frustration already creasing his forehead. “I’ve made a few calls already. I’m waiting for feedback. The moment I hear anything, I’ll act.”Rhoda laughed bitterly. “And what if we’re kicked out before your big ‘feedback’ comes? What happens then, Marshall?” She leaned closer, voice rising, “Where will we go? What will we eat? Or do you expect us to beg Cordelia?”Marshall clenched his jaw, but he didn’t lash out. He st
Chapter 487: 28 Hours Keft
Cordelia’s eyes fluttered open the next day, and the first thing she saw was Benjamin — fast asleep, his bare chest rising and falling beneath her cheek.A smile blossomed on her face, remembering the intimacy they shared the night before. Gently, she peppered his cheek with small kisses — one, two, three… until his eyes cracked open, hazy but full of warmth.Seeing her, Benjamin slid his arm tighter around her waist and murmured with a lazy grin,“Hey, mama…”Cordelia’s cheeks turned a shade pinker as she asked softly,“How are you feeling?”Instead of answering, Benjamin tilted his head slightly, his lips curving in mischief.“Did you enjoy last night?”Cordelia’s breath hitched — embarrassment and joy flaring at once. She gave the smallest shy nod.“I loved it…” she whispered, before crawling up to kiss his lips, lingering just a second longer than necessary.“I love you so much.”Benjamin’s hand slid up to cup her face, his thumb brushing her cheek.“I love you too,” he said deepl
Chapter 486: First Night II
Warning: This chapter contains explicit scenes “Hubby!” Cordelia exclaimed, her tone playful yet slightly impatient. “Can you hand me the shampoo from the shelf, and the conditioner is over there—please, the towel too?”Benjamin chuckled softly, shaking his head with a grin. He glanced over, checking the bathroom through the slightly open door. He saw her standing there, looking adorable in her shower attire, giving him directions with a shy smile. He chuckled softly, shaking his head.“Coming, my lady,” he replied, getting up.Benjamin took the shampoo, conditioner, and towel in his hands and quietly stepped toward the bathroom. He handed them to Cordelia, keeping his voice soft.“Here you go,” he said, smiling, making sure she got everything she needed.He didn’t step back immediately, though. Standing just outside the glass partition, he caught a glimpse of her shadow moving behind the frosted glass. He saw her starting to undress, her silhouette perfectly defined. Benjamin’s hear
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 sh
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
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