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.”

not related to

way!”

related to me? If you had a girlfriend, you wouldn’t have to keep

to push me away, you

shield. I simply accepted her bribe,

Benjamin asked

millions are we talking

not a significant amount,” Emmeline responded,

“Flowers?”

me how many you

Abel’s ears were privy to every word spoken, without missing a beat, as he stood behind the marble pillar with

the mirror wall in front of him, and in the reflection, he could see Emmeline and Benjamin sitting together. Unfortunately, the pillar was blocking his view of Janie, so he

a date with Benjamin here? And talking about flowers with him? Well, I can get you flowers too, just tell me how many you want. And by the way, let’s not forget

cautioned Emmeline

Janie to

we be afraid?” questioned Benjamin, his voice rising instead of lowering, “I’m more than willing to purchase flowers for you. And why

don’t want your flowers. If you insist on

voice when he spoke this

“Because she loves you!”

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

dare to order food!”

need that, Ms. Louise! Whoever she loves has nothing

mounting, Benjamin was about to

his shirt and scolded, “Don’t you dare get up! Sit back

grip was surprisingly strong, and with just one pull, Benjamin was back

had been observing

You’ve had feelings for Benjamin all

apologized as she returned from the

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