Chapter 238 What I Meant

Eileen’s lips curved politely, her eyes carrying a hint of aloofness. “No need for these; the elevator is already full. We can take the next one,” she said.

The rejection, witnessed by many, prompted subtle glances circulating between her and Jasper.

“I forgot to take something from the private room; I need to go back,” Eileen stated.

“I’ll wait for you,” Benjamin offered.

“Okay.”

As Eileen exited, the elevator doors gradually closed behind her. Jasper knew she was being deceptive; Eileen hadn’t left anything behind but was attempting to escape.

True enough, she remained in the private room for a few extra minutes. It was only when the waiter arrived to clear the table that she finally left.

The two descended in the elevator to the underground parking lot. Eileen settled into the passenger seat, fastened her seatbelt, and said, “All right, let’s go.”

“Wait a moment.”

“Huh?”

Suddenly, Benjamin moved closer. Eileen slightly leaned back, curious about his intentions.

The man, who didn’t seem frivolous, extended his hand, and his fingers gently lifted the hair tangled in the seatbelt. “Your hair.”

A sense of caution lessened in Eileen’s heart. “Thank you.”

Benjamin’s gaze shifted away from the car window as he pressed on the accelerator, steering from the parking lot. Not far off, a few cigarette butts lay on the ground in front of the Maybach.

away

Crossing her legs, the slit of her

get jealous.” Leaning in, she habitually blew smoke in his face. “I’m back now, so there’s no room for any other woman in your heart. We are

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voice, Jasper said, “Let’s put an end to

straightened her skirt and sat up properly. “Understood, I’ll stop joking around with you.

gave her a stern look. “You know what

end this.”

she stood by him during his most challenging moments, helping him weather the darkest times. These experiences taught him

strained relationship between his father and mother. As a result, he consistently complied, aiming to be the perfect child in their eyes and exerting every effort

couldn’t sustain this effort, allowing that woman to take advantage of the

never home at night, and his mother coped with her sorrows by drowning them in alcohol, pushing herself

physical abuse or harsh words. After consuming alcohol, his mother would confine him to a dark

she would regret her actions, holding him in her arms with deep

his life, he vaguely recalled, occurred when

how well he performed or how outstanding he was, that man never took notice. Approval

home defined much of his life.

eventually rebelled, engaging in drinking, smoking, getting tattoos, and staying out all night. In the end, he transformed into a rogue and ruffian

death on the streets, his body covered in blood and

stood by him

she was there for Jasper.

was jasper who initially suggested they

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was youthful recklessness, a moment

to like someone, believing that not wanting to

that Nancy was planning to leave him years ago, he nearly risked his

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