âIf the cost of letting me escape is putting you in danger, Iâll choose not to be saved by you,â Ariana said.
There was no way she would just abandon them.
âLet me get out of the car.
Donât waste any more time.
â
âI said no.
I canât let you get out of the car.
â Holden was also firm in his decision.
Ariana knew she couldnât persuade Holden.
So, she opened the door and was about to go out directly.
When Holden saw this, he couldnât afford to hesitate.
Before Ariana could step down, he knocked her out and let her sit properly.
He fastened the seat belt for her, gently touched her face, and said to the driver coldly, âTake her to a safe place.
Donât stop the car no matter what happens.
â
âOkay, sir,â the driver replied, ready to rush out.
Holden opened the door and got out of the car.
He would confront Bennett in person.
When Bennett saw the car door open, his expression softened.
However, he then saw that it was not Ariana who got out of the car.
He narrowed his eyes.
âItâs you.
â Bennett recognized Holden at once.
During this period, he had been paying attention to the news in Eleymond.
Naturally, he had a good understanding of the person who held power in the Fredrick family.
âNo wonder Ariana canât forget you.
â Bennett was still smiling.
But this time, his smile was scarier than before.
âYou really love her.
You can even risk your life to save her.
Even I am moved.
But I wonât let you two off just because I am moved.
â
âWell, that is no longer surprising.
After all, your means are so despicable.
Of course, you wonât show mercy just because you are moved.
â As he spoke, Holden walked towards Bennett step by step.
He looked at Bennett with eyes as cold as ice.
âAs a husband, it is only natural that I save my wife.
â
Holden intentionally stressed the word âwifeâ to declare his relationship with Ariana.
However, Bennett only sneered, âWife? How can you call her wife? As far as I know, you and Ariana havenât gotten your marriage certificate.
Itâs just a fair competition between us.
So, whatâs despicable about me? Who are you to say that to me?â
Bennett didnât take the bait.
He also didnât get angry.
On the contrary, he acted provocatively.
âWhether or not we have gotten our marriage certificate has nothing to do with you.
â Holden laughed angrily.
He asked sarcastically, âAs the master of the Olson family, do you want to be the secret lover of a woman who doesnât even love you?â
Holden was convinced that his words would get under Bennettâs skin, but to his surprise, Bennett burst
into laughter.
His laughter echoed through the air, growing louder as if he had just heard the funniest joke in the world.
Holden remained cautious, keeping a keen eye on Bennett.
Eventually, Bennettâs laughter subsided, and his expression turned cold.
âIâm not like you, Holden.
I donât actually like Ariana.
I just find this whole situation amusing,â Bennett said, glancing past Holden towards the car.
âThereâs nothing more entertaining than tearing apart a couple in love! The sound of their tears when they canât be together? Itâs like music to my ears!â
Holden couldnât help but think Bennett was crazy.
He had assumed Bennett had a thing for Ariana, but as it turned out, Bennett was just reveling in their misery.
Bennett was even worse than he had imagined!
But Holden kept his cool.
âThis is just a twisted game to you.
We wonât play along.
â