Chapter 40

Chapter 40 shley had no idea what Hubelle was thinking. However, the was already scared of what Isabelle had to say.

she said. “I think that the wedding isn’t important. So, there’s no need to make a big deal out of it. As long as Benjamin and are happy, nothing else matters.”

The only thing that Shirley hadn’t done to secure her position in the Blackwood family was kneel before Benjamin. So, how could she still hope for a grand wedding?

After Shirley said that, she looked at Arthur for approval Het response should be fine, right?

Shirley was only able to relax when Authui gave her a subtle nod However, Isabelle wasn’t easily fooled. She said, “That won’t do. How am I supposed to explain to your mother why there isn’t even a wedding?”

Shirley went silent as she thought of Owen and Rachel. They were probably hoping that she would be able to have a grand wedding, too.

However, Benjamin was completely opposed to this idea.

Shirley didn’t know how she should respond to Isabelle. So, she gave Arthur a pleading look.

Arthur walked toward Isabelle and stood behind her. He said with a smile, “Mrs. Blackwood Senior, Max. Blackwood can’t make this decision on her own. It’s better if you discuss this when Mr. Blackwood is around.”

belle’s amiable face immediately became stain. She demanded, “Ask him to come home immediately, then.”

“Mrs. Blackwood Senior, Mr. Blackwood is working now. He-

Before Arthur could finish his sentence, Esabelle interrupted him. She demanded, “Tell him that I’m about to die. I want to see what’s more important to him. Me or his work. Hurry up and “Mrs. Blackwood Senior, that’s In the end, Arthur called Benjamin under the pressure of Isabelle During such situations, Shirley cleverly remained silent and passed the ball to Benjamin.

Isabelle may seem mild–mannered when, in reality, it was impossible to use het. Shirley was truly no match for Labelle.

Just then, Isabelle asked, “Shirley, do you not want a wedding?”

Isabelle no longer looked atern. She took shirley’s delicate hand once again and patted it.

Shirley replied, “I do. I just think that it’s troublesome.”

She wasn’t even in the position to decide such things in the first place.

Surprisingly, Isabelle paused and asked, “Shirley, do you not love Ben?”

Shirley was taken aback and rushed to deny that. “It’s not that. I love him. Of course, I love him.“”

Alter saying that, Shirley hated herself immensely. However, how else could she have answered Isabelle? She would have been asking for trouble otherwise.

I was obvious that belle was delighted with Shirley’s response. She said, “Since you love him, listen to me. When he comes back later, you don’t have to say anything. Just let me handle Shirley was silent. Why did it fe feel like she had fallen into a trap?

Arthur subtly shook his head Although it was Shirley’s fault, it was still her first time dealing with Isabelle. Therefore, it was understandable for her to fall into Isabelle’s trap Arthur said, “Mas. Blackwood Senior, Mrs. Blackwood and Damian haven’t had breakdan yet. Would you like to join them?”

Isabelle nodded and replied, “YEL We’ll eat together.”

When Benjamin a returned from his office, he immediately saw Isabelle, Shirley, and Damian having breakfast in the dining room joyously. The scene before him was a ra was a rather warm and cozy Benjamin glanced at Author.

Arthur, who was standing behind Isabelle, immediately composed himself “Ben’s back.” Isabelle wiped her hands when she saw Benjamin When Shirley and Damian were done with their breakfasts, the signaled the maid to clean up the table. Benjamin sa across from Shirley. He exuded such a powerful and intimidating demeanor that it was impossible to ignore him.

Shirley wiped Damian’s mouth and managed to successfully evade Benjamin’s ky gate.