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.”

related to you

way!”

glanced at him and retorted, “How is it not related to me? If

you don’t need to use Janie as your shield,

use her as a shield. I simply accepted her bribe, so I

bribes?” Benjamin asked

talking

not a significant amount,” Emmeline responded,

“Flowers?”

tell me how many you

them for you! Abel’s ears were privy to

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

him? Well, I can get you flowers too, just tell me

Emmeline in a hushed

Janie

voice rising instead of lowering, “I’m more than willing to purchase flowers for you. And why can’t

your flowers. If you insist on

lowered his voice when he spoke this

“Because she loves you!”

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

dare to order food!”

she loves has nothing to do with

about to

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

one pull, Benjamin was back sitting on

been observing them

feelings for Benjamin all along! It seems your relationship didn’t just happen overnight. When did you two get together?

as she returned from the restroom and resumed her

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