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

MARYA

yourself a girlfriend.”

related

way!”

to me? If

want to push me away, you don’t need to use Janie

didn’t use her as a shield. I simply

asked in astonishment,

we talking

Emmeline responded, “Just

“Flowers?”

how many

how many you want! I’ll buy them for you! Abel’s ears were privy to every word spoken, without missing a beat, as he stood

and Benjamin sitting together. Unfortunately, the pillar

flowers with him? Well, I can get you flowers too, just tell me how many you want.

voice,” cautioned Emmeline in

want Janie to hear

more than willing

your flowers. If you insist

Benjamin lowered his voice when he spoke

“Because she loves you!”

girl, yet

dare to order food!”

she loves has nothing to

mounting, Benjamin was about to stand up and

onto the hem of his shirt and scolded, “Don’t you dare

with just one pull, Benjamin was back sitting

the while, Abel had been observing them through

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 you two get together? I had no idea about this at all. Benjamin York of Adelmar Group, I declare war on

apologized as she returned from the

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