Chapter 73 Face-to-Face Confirmation Hayley's POV: +8 Pearls Madeline stared at me, her eyes wide in disbelief. I bet she hadn't expected an Omega liketo not only stand up to her, but also respond faster than she could, With a fierce tug, she yanked her hand back. “Hayley, you just wait. The ghas only just begun, and I have all the tin the world to play with you." With that menacing comment, she spun around and confidently walked towards her striking Ferrari, swiftly vanishing from sight.
Inside the car, Benjamin suddenly turned to me. He asked, "What did she just say to you? Was she yelling at you?" Benjamin's concern surprised me. Was he worried that Madeline, this beta, would use her bloodline rank to bully me? But I wouldn't give her that chance and certainly didn't need Benjamin's help. I casually replied, "Nothing much. We were just chatting." Benjamin gavea long, searching look, clearly not believing my words. But he didn't press further; instead, he simply said, "Just ignore her from now on." I agreed with that sentiment, though a question nags at me. Despite already knowing the answer in my heart, I couldn't help but ask him. "Do you like her?" The moment the words left my mouth, the air turned thick with silence. I cursed myself for asking such a foolish question! "Not at all." The three simple words were classic Benjamin-straightforward and to the point.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA secret joy flickered within me, and I added, "But she seems to really like you.".
I was surprised at how possessive I sounded.
Benjamin frowned slightly and turned to look atwith a penetrating gaze. Suddenly, he leaned closer, his face inches from mine! My heart raced. Hera was stirred with excitement.
I fought to suppress Hera's urge to press myself against him. Flustered, I met his gaze. Before pulling back, he simply remarked, "You're quite nosy." I pinched my palm to regain my composure, hastily shaking my head. "Forget it, forget it! I didn't mean to pry; it was just something random! Don't take it seriously!" Quickly, I changed the subject. “I think I'll get snapping. Callwhen we get home.” "Hmm," he responded with a grunt.
I leaned back in my seat, slowly closing my eyes, and tried to get ssleep. But sleep evadedas my thoughts tumbled in chaos. I realized that, like Hera, my feelings for Benjamin were growing stronger.
1/2 10:27 Thu, Jan 2 GB Chapter 73 Face-to-Face Confirmation 75%1 +8 Pearls Once home, the first thing I did was turn on my computer. I immediately accessed Benjamin's company system and erased all traces of my activity from earlier.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter clearing my digital tracks, I continued helping Benjamin translate documents in the Mornant language, working diligently until midnight. Finally, I completed the first voland sent it directly to Benjamin.
As soon as I sent it, Benjamin textedback. “That was quick! Looks like I need to give you a raise." A wave of frustration washed over me. I never intended to be free labor! Although part of my motivation was gratitude for his previous help, that didn't mean I wouldn't charge him.
"As long as you pay well, my work efficiency will be high, boss," I replied. Benjamin swiftly retorted, assuringthat he wouldn't underpay.
He added, "Giveyour bank account details, and I'll wire the payment." I blink in surprise. Isn't he generous?
Indeed, I was in need of money, but I couldn't let Benjamin discover my true identity. So, I sent him a virtual account Within five minutes, I saw the deposit “One, two, three, four, five ... one hundred thousand dollars!" I was stunned. Was Benjamin really that generous?
"Thank you, boss!" I replied, my over. After quickly transferred the money from the virtual account to my regular bank account. excitement bubblingmoney hat, I
Just as I was about to log off, Benjamin sent another message "Next time, I need you to cwith Ito Mornant for an on-site inspection. Are you available to be my interpreter?" Wait-interpreting on-site with Benjamin? Wouldn't that expose my identity?! 638 212 10:27 Thu, Jan 2