Chapter 1402

She patted her chest, still shaken.

Noticing Benny’s silence, Flossie turned to him, finding his face grim.

Remembering Benny’s meeting tonight, Flossie asked carefully, “You came for your meeting? How’d it go?”

Benny grunted, hitting the gas.

“Total disaster.

”

A hint of worry appeared in Flossie’s eyes.

She knew that this cooperation was very important to Benny.

She was afraid that he would flip if things went south.

“Um… Got any backup plan?” Flossie whispered.

Benny stared ahead, fretting.

“I missed a big shot.

I’ll have to wait for another.

But it may never come.

”

Flossie wanted to console him but was at a loss.

After a beat, she offered, “Chin up.

You’ll nail it next time.

”

She was clueless about Benny’s scheme, so she left it at that.

Benny stayed quiet.

They rode home in silence.

Pulling up, Benny said, “You head in.

I need a smoke.

”

Flossie figured he needed a breather, so she exited the car.

Once she left, Benny lit up.

Just then, his phone buzzed.

It was Carl.

Annoyed, Carl barked, “My guy’s busted.

He might squeal!”

Benny shrugged, unfazed.

“He’s a nobody.

We’ll bide our time.

”

Taking a drag, he mused, “At least we shook up Matthew’s missus.

That will send a message.

Carl inquired, “Who’s the lady with Stella?”

Benny scowled.

“Why?”

Carl grinned.

“She’s got my interest.

Bring her next time we chat.

”

Benny hung up, wearing a gloomy expression.

He thumped the steering wheel in frustration.

Meanwhile, Stella’s attacker got nabbed and spilled the beans-he was working for Carl.