Chapter 146 What Samuel feared the most was losing everything..
and! Shirley still might not cback to him.
If that were the case, he might as well manup, take responsibility for Sophia, and wish Shirley and Benjamin well. At least by doing so, he could keep what little dignity he had left and look cool.
Rationally, he should let go, but the thought of that hurt him because it reminded him of how reluctant he was to do it. He was tom between wishing them well or fighting for her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAt that moment, he hesitated Just as Samuel was tom between the two thoughts, Sophia was tormented by her nightmares. She was screaming, "No... No. Don hit me... Samuel, save me... IL hurts so maich" Her terrified cries snapped him back to reality He comforted her in hushed whispers for a long tbefore she finally broke free from the nightmare. Her breathing gradually steadied, but her forehead was already covered in sweat.
Due to her earlier struggles, ber nightgown slipped off her shoulder, revealing her skin. When Samuel saw the scar on her body, he felt distressed at the sight of it.
At that moment, he found his answer.
At night, Janine treated everyone to a feast at Valiant Lounge. Everyone was so happy and had too many drinks On the way out, Shirley saw Benjamin and Leona leaving a private room. They looked like they were here for a meal as well.
Benjamin was dressed in a dark blue suit, looking sharp and noble. His handsfeatures gave off an intimidating vibe.
Meanwhile, Leona, who was next to him, wore a tight dress that accentuated her soft, beautiful curves with her big eyes and shoulder-length hair, she looked delicate and elegant.
They were followed by a group of bodyguards.
The two of them naturally becthe center of attention the moment they appeared.
It was obvious that Benjamin saw Shirley, but he acted like he didn't low her. Looking stoic, he walked past her with a group of bodyguards.
Benjamin looked like a different person from the one Shirley had seen in the moming-However, this was more like his usual self. She wondered if his behavior in the morning was just a passing whim When Hanson saw Leona, he pointed excitedly at her as she walked away and shouted, "Leona! Look, it's Leona, the celebrity!" Duncan was also a fan of hers and got very excited at the sight of her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"She looked so pretty. She's even more beautiful in person.” Joanna Burke, the account clerk of the team, was mesmerized by Benjamin. She couldn't take her eyes off him until he walled away. It was as if she were obsessed with him.
She tugged on Shirley's sleeve and asked, "Do you know that guy? is he Leona's financial backer? He's so handsome!TM
As soon as Joanna said that, all eyes were on Shirley. In their eyes, Shirley was a celebrated socialite in Elderstone. So, they assumed she knew all the wealthy men Intown Shirley glanced at Benjamin and Leona, who were surrounded by bodyguards, as they headed for the elevator and replied leisurely, "I don't know him."
After Shirley was done talking, Benjamin turned to look at her and gave her a wicked se. However, his smile looked superficial, and for sreason, it sent chills down her spine. Fortunately, he was nol was no longer outside the elevator.
The moment they entered the elevator, Shirley saw Leona reach out for Benjamin's arm. Shurley didn't know if she was just imagining things, but she felt that Leona was looking at her the moment she entered the elevator. However, it also seemed like she wasn't looking at her