Chapter 785 Are You Jealous âHow do you know all this, anyway?â Benjamin asked with a frown, wondering which blabbermouth had spoken to Arissa.
âI was in the office cafeteria when I saw the news of your ribbon-cutting ceremony. Everyone was talking about it, so I heard a little here and there.â
This time, Benjaminâs frown deepened as a fresh swell of rage rose in him. âWhat did they all say?â
âThey said the two of you were talking about marriage,â Arissa replied candidly.
âAnd you believed them?â Benjamin muttered, pursing his lips. Is that why sheâs been distancing herself from me for the past two days?
Arissa looked him in the eye, unable to shake off the flicker of irritation buzzing through her.
How could I not have believed it? Photos of him and Rosetta were even trending on social media!
âIs that not the case?â
A glint flashed across Benjaminâs eyes as he leaned in. âHave you been throwing a tantrum because of that?â
âW-Whoâs throwing a tantrum?â
âHow dare you deny it!â Benjamin retorted while playfully pinching Arissaâs cheek.
The latter, however, ducked away and pretended not to care. âSo, are you two discussing marriage or not?â
Benjamin raised his brows. âWhat do you think?â
Arissa felt even more frustrated, but when she turned around and noticed Benjamin staring back cheekily, a warm blush rose to her cheeks.
âForget it, then!â she fumed before standing and marching up the stairs.
To her surprise, Benjamin got up and followed suit, his piercing eyes still trained on her.
Feeling her pulse quicken, Arissa whipped around to face the man. âWhy are you following me?â
âThis is my house,â Benjamin said with a chuckle. âCanât I go upstairs?â
Stumped for words, Arissa stood aside and beckoned him to go before her.
Even though Benjamin was standing on the lower step, he was still taller than her.
The next second, he placed his arms on the railing behind her and locked her in his embrace. âAre you jealous?â
âNo, Iâm not!â Arissa answered, her eyes darting around.
Seeing how flustered she was, Benjamin beamed with delight.
All the gloominess that had accumulated over the past few days seemed to vanish in that instance.
He leaned down suddenly and kissed her on the cheek. âIâve never talked about marriage with her.â
With that, Benjamin turned and continued up the stairs, leaving Arissa with butterflies in her stomach.
She touched the spot where his lips had just been and felt herself getting all warm and fluttery.
Yes. They arenât talking about getting married!
Seconds later, she turned and chased after Benjamin. âBenjamin Graham, do you like her?â
Benjamin froze in his tracks and slowly turned to face his anxious inquisitor.
âWhat do you mean by like?â
For a moment, Arissa was stunned. Huh? I canât believe he just asked that! Then again, it doesnât seem like heâs being difficult. He really looks like heâs clueless about it!
âDonât you know what it means to like someone?â
To think heâs dated that woman before!
A trace of awkwardness instantly flashed across Benjaminâs face. âWell, do you?â
Arissa blinked as she stood blankly in the hallway and watched him walk into his bedroom.
If he doesnât know what it means to like someone, why is he so sweet and gentle toward Rosetta? Or has he not realized his feelings for her?
Eager to know the answer, she strode into Benjaminâs room, only to find the latter stripping.
âWhy are you taking off your clothes?â she asked as she hastily turned around.
The More the Merrier ï¤Chapter 784 EX-husband Groveling to Me ï¤Chapter 730 Let Victor Shoot For You She could feel her face burning up, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldnât shake off the image of Benjaminâs toned figure.
After all, he had a perfectly chiseled body, and the sight of him being topless was irresistibly alluring.
Benjamin looked up at Arissa and continued to unbuckle his pants.
âHow am I supposed to shower if I donât take off my clothes?â
âYou couldâve said so earlier!â Arissa grumbled before getting ready to rush out of the room.
âWhy do I need to inform you when Iâm stripping in my own room?â Benjamin retorted as he stared fixedly at the woman trying to escape. âCome here!â
Arissaâs heart lurched. My goodness. Why does he always have to shout like that? Heâll give me a heart attack one of these days!
âWhat do you want?â she muttered with her back still facing him.
âI want you to get over here!â
Benjaminâs voice was deep and authoritative, and Arissa didnât dare defy him.
Left with no choice, she turned and stared at him from the door.
âWell, what is it?â