2023-12-15 21:40:34
Dragon SlyAnybody reading this place?
Previous Chapter
Latest Chapter
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
Chapter 479: Mrs. Westbrook
Benjamin then smiled faintly, his thumb brushing Cordelia’s cheek. “How about you and I get married right here, today?” he asked softly, yet loud enough for everyone to hear. “And later… we’ll hold our main wedding properly. Do you love that idea?”Cordelia stared at him with wide eyes, disbelief and hope swirling through her heart. “Really?” she breathed out, her voice trembling slightly.Benjamin nodded confidently. “Yes. Of course.”Cordelia swallowed hard, then nodded with a small smile and whispered, “I’ll marry you then.”A collective gasp swept through the guests.Benjamin turned toward the pastor. “You’ll officiate us. Now,” he said calmly. Then he looked around. “Where are the rings?”Someone pointed toward the table where Raymond and Cordelia’s wedding rings had been placed earlier.Raymond suddenly stormed down from the stage, fury boiling in his blood. “If you want to marry her,” he snapped, “why don't you go set up your own place? Are you too poor to afford a wedding for
Chapter 478: Marshall’s Tape
Benjamin nodded, eyes softening as he cupped her cheeks gently. “It’s me, my love. It’s me, Madam Cordelia…” he whispered. “Your Elysian student.” That was all it took. Cordelia’s emotions burst like a storm. Tears poured down her cheeks as her fists began striking his chest and arms. “Where did you go?!” she cried. “Why did you leave me alone?! Did you go to another woman?! You don’t love me anymore!” Her hits were weak — fueled by pain, not anger. Benjamin didn’t flinch. He wrapped her in a deeper, firmer embrace, holding her as if he feared losing her again. He lifted her face delicately, brushing tears with his thumb. Then he pulled her into a deep, passionate kiss — one that silenced her sobs and shook her entire body with longing. He broke the kiss only to speak close to her lips: “I didn’t go to see any woman. I had one mission… and now I’m back. Forever — only with you.” He hugged her tight again, shielding her from every eye around them. But Marshall stood
You may also like
Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector
Blanco Burn186.7K viewsTRILLIONAIRE ON TOP
Sweet savage220.0K viewsThe Almighty Landon
Princez74.1K viewsMy Sudden Rich System
M_jief119.4K viewsOnce Downtrodden; Now Divine
Dorchester520 viewsThe Son-in-law
Karven ash299 viewsSHADOWS OF THE VEIL
Oladimeji291 viewsETHAN’S ULTIMATE RISE TO POWER
EL JHAY259 views