Chapter 165
A deal with the devil
Chapter165 As soon as the words escaped her lips, Shirley regretted it Benjaminâs body tensed up, and then a wave of even more intense fury swept over him. âDo you want to have a child just to secure your place in the Blackwood family?!
It was both true and false Under Benjaminâs penetrating gare, Shirley couldnât bring herself to argue. She felt ashamed because her thoughts at that moment were not entirely Innocent Benjamin scoffed, threw his utensils onto the table in frustration, and declared, âIâm telling you, Damian is the only child I want.
So, forget about having any more.â
The light in Shirleyâs eyes dimmed as she replied, âTunderstand. Iwonât bring it up again.â
Why did she have to embarrass herself? Upon hearing Shirleyâs response, Benjaminâs anger only intensified instead of subsiding His words were like sharp blades, cutting into Shirleyâs selfâesteem with each sentence. âTake some time and reâread the prenuptial agreement. Donât push your luck.â Shirley parsed her lips tightly. âSorry, I got carried away.â
She had initially planned on telling Benjamin that she didnât want to attend the reception for the Mendosa couple tonight because she couldnât bear seeing Samuel. But now, at this moment, she didnât feel like saying anything at all.
Amidst the chaos of the airport, Samuelâs tall frame caught the attention of many.
His striking appearance and elegant demeanor made him stand out from the crowd. Womenâs eyes followed him, but his entourage of bodyguards kept them at a distance. With his air of refinement, he seemed almost regal as he walked through the bustling terminal.
The Mendosa couple emerged from the exit, and Samuel greeted them. Zarah immediately asked, âWhereâs your fiancée Why isnât she here?â
David seemed let down by Shirleyâs absence. âDidnât she know we were coming to Elderstone today?â
Shirley had promised to personally welcome the couple at the airport for their next visit. Little did they know Samuel and Shirley had already ended their relationship and had no communication.
Instead of immediately giving an explanation, Samuel smiled kindly and suggested, âItâs quite loud here Shall we continue this conversation once weâre in the car?â
During the car ride, Samuell smoothly transitioned into discussing workârelated matters. However, when they arrived at the hotel and settled into their private dining room, the dynamic shifted.
Zarah brought up Shirley once more and asked, âMr. Moore, what has Shirley been occupied with lately? My husband and I will be staying in Elderstone for a few days and we would love to see her again.â
Shirley had made a lasting impression on the Mendosa couple during their previous encount encounters, and they both held her in high regard.
A hint of sadness passed over Samuelâs face. He paused for a moment before telling the two, âHer father was in a car accident recently and is still unconscious. Iâll try to arrange a meeting with her tonight, but thereâs no guarantee she will show up.â
âCh, Iser.
Zarah paused, sensing that something was amiss. She turned to samuel, her brows knitted together as she asked, âHe something shifted in your relationship with her?
There was a noticeable change in Samuelâs tone, and Zarah could tell right away that there was an issue, Samuelâs eyes darkened, but his voice remained calm. âWe broke up!
âWhy? werenât you two planning to get married?â
Zarah was extremely shocked and found it hard to believe. âDidnât you love each other deeply? Why did you break up?â
David was also very disappointed and sighed. âNo wonder we didnât see her. So, you two actually.
The Mendosa couple couldnât help but reminisce about the interactions between Samuel and Shirley in Amland. Their bond was so harmonious and affectionate. Their relationship seemed to have been nurtured over a long period of time, not just a few days.
Shirleyâs gare toward Samuel was filled with adoration and tenderness, as if her feelings for him were etched onto her face it hadnât been very long since they had broken up It was truly a shame!