Emmeline’s eyes widened after she heard what he said.

What is your intention behind saying that, Benjamin? What message are you trying to convey to Janie?

“Then, you order the food yourself. How am I supposed to know what you like to eat?” Emmeline threw the menu at Benjamin, visibly annoyed.

Benjamin had no other option but to pick up the menu, and then he lowered his head to carefully study the available dishes.

Janie was a little stunned by the sight of the two individuals before

her. She couldn’t help but feel curious about the dynamics between Emmeline and Benjamin.

They appeared to be friends, but there was a certain intimacy between them that suggested they might be more than that. Yet, there was also a sense of distance between them that contradicted that notion.

It seemed like…their relationship was that of a superior and subordinate, with Emmeline in charge and Benjamin taking orders!

Oh my God!

Janie became a little panicked

upon making this discovery. She quickly stood up and announced, “I need to use the restroom. Please feel free to order without me.”

Benjamin became upset when he noticed Janie had gone to the

restroom.

“I must say, Ms. Louise, that you seem to have an excess of free time. Perhaps you should consider taking on more stunt double jobs if you have so much time on your hands. Why are you playing a joke on me?”

Emmeline pouted and said, “I made a promise to Janie. In any case, it’s high time you found

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yourself a girlfriend.”

is not related to you

way!”

and retorted, “How is it not related to me? If you had a girlfriend, you wouldn’t have to

you don’t need

shield. I simply accepted her bribe, so

bribes?” Benjamin asked in astonishment,

we talking about here, Ms.

significant amount,” Emmeline responded, “Just

“Flowers?”

many you

buy them for you! Abel’s ears were privy to every word spoken, without missing a beat, as he stood behind the

at the mirror wall in front of him, and in the reflection, he could see Emmeline and Benjamin sitting together. Unfortunately,

Benjamin here? And talking about flowers with him? Well, I can get you flowers too, just tell me how many you want. And by

cautioned Emmeline in a hushed tone,

Janie

afraid?” questioned Benjamin, his voice rising instead of lowering, “I’m more than willing

tone, “I don’t want your flowers. If you insist on buying them, give them

lowered his voice when

“Because she loves you!”

“Can’t you see? Janie is a confident girl, yet the moment she saw you, she

dare to order food!”

she

about to

of his shirt and scolded, “Don’t you

just one pull, Benjamin was back

been observing them through the mirrored

you and Benjamin are very close with all these antics! No wonder you didn’t want me to give up Ryker Group and take you away. You’ve had feelings for Benjamin all along! It seems your relationship didn’t just happen overnight. When did

from the restroom

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