Chapter 47

“Actually, I planned to give you a gift, but I haven’t had time to buy it yet,” Ben said again. “How about we go shopping after this? You two can buy the clothes you like.”

Kara spontaneously shook her head. “Sorry, Mister Wilson. We appreciate your kindness, but we have another agenda after this.”

“I promised myself I would give them a gift, Kara. Please don’t make me feel guilty. All men have to keep their promises. Isn’t that right, Louis?”

“Yeah!” Louis said, nodding firmly. “We have to go with Mr. Wilson to the mall, Mommy. Otherwise, he will definitely be sad and

disappointed.”

Kara smiled, half grimacing. It’s unusual for her to be confused about finding a solution.

Suddenly, Ben reached out for her hand that was resting on the table. Don’t worry, Kara. This isn’t a hassle at all. I’m actually happy to see your children smiling happily.”

Kara’s breath hitched. Her brows furrowed and her back tensed. She felt uncomfortable with the touch.

However, Kara still tried to be polite. With slow movements, she pulled her hands to her lap.

“Thank you, Mr. Wilson. But-”

“If you’re afraid of being in debt, you can repay it by helping me,” Ben interrupted, raising an eyebrow.

Kara was silent for a moment. “What help do you need?”

Hearing Kara’s cute confused tone, Ben’s smile widened.

“I’m developing a new business in the perfume sector. If you don’t mind, I’d like you to help me test samples tomorrow. Didn’t Frank take you to watch the trials? I think you’re already experienced in testing.”

The corners of Kara’s lips twitched. ‘Not watching, but being the guinea pig.’

“Okay, that’s fair enough,” she nodded then.

Ben let out a sigh of relief. He was happy that Kara had finally opened a wider path for him.

After having fun with Kara and the twins and sending them to their apartment, Ben finally checked his phone. That’s when he saw a message from Sean.

“Rowan Harper invited me?” he sighed in disbelief.

Guessing, Ben returned to his car. It was not too late for him to attend the rare invitation.

“Good evening, Mr. Harper,” Ben said as soon as he entered the villa. Rowan was sitting on his favorite sofa.

“I thought you rejected my invitation,” the old man replied, lowering one eyebrow.

Ben laughed formally. “I couldn’t possibly ignore an invitation from the number one businessman not only in this country, but in the whole world.”

Receiving such high praise, Rowan’s face brightened. With the corners of his lips curled up, he nodded and got up from the sofa.

“So, how are you, Young Wilson?”

“Very good, Sir, moreover … I can meet you again after a long time. I

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While laughing, Rowan patted Ben’s shoulder. Then, he invited him to walk towards the dining room.

“So, are you still close friends with Frank?” Rowan asked as they sat at the dining table.

Ben nodded slightly. “We still like to compete like before. I still haven’t managed to beat your grandson, Sir.”

While the servants filled the table with food, Rowan narrowed his eyes. “Is that so? I heard that you’re close to Frank’s secretary. You even bothered to come to her children’s scholarship inauguration event. Doesn’t it mean you won in terms of winning her attention?”

Knowing the direction of the conversation, Ben’s expression became tense. However, as quickly as possible, he thawed it out.

“It’s not a competition, Sir. Frank already has Isabela. Why is he targeting Miss Martin?”

“Don’t play dumb, Ben. You know that the walls of my grandson’s office can hear.”

Ben’s smile slowly faded. He let go of the glass he had just touched, and then crossed his arms. “As I recall, you don’t like small talk. So, what do you expect from me, Sir?”

Rowan snorted faintly. He liked the young man who knew when to be serious and when to be friendly.

“I want you to take her from Frank. If necessary, make her pregnant with your child. That’s the surest way to tie her to you. Your parents can’t possibly object, right?”

The curve of Ben’s lips turned stiff. He didn’t expect that Rowan Harper would ask him to impregnate a woman.

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After a blink, he let out a faint laugh. “You are really great, Mister Harper. I didn’t think someone could guess my feelings this deeply.”

“Well…. When you have eyes everywhere, you can get information Very Sh

So, you agree to my request, right? You don’t need to be afraid about the benefits you will gain. I never disappoint anyone who is loyal to me.”

Ben nodded slowly. His gaze fell on the table, but not completely on the food. “You are right. I did intend to snatch Kara from Frank’s side, but….”

Rowan raised an eyebrow. “But?”

Ben met the old man’s gaze from the top corner of his eye. “With all my apologies, I want to use the right method this time. It’s not just her body that I want to win, but her heart.”

Rowan froze with high arched eyebrows. He couldn’t believe that those words could come out of the mouth of a playboy like Ben.

“Have you repented?”

Ben raised the corners of his lips and nodded. “I’ve never liked a woman in this way, but that doesn’t mean I can’t. I just haven’t found. the right one before Kara.”

“So you rejected my offer?” Rowan’s tone sounded displeased.

“Not completely. I will still take Kara from your grandson. But I think the right way guarantees victory, besides ….” Ben leaned back and took a short breath. “Frank and I are still friends, after all. Defaming his beloved secretary is like dropping the first bomb on the battlefield.

The corners of Rowan’s lips twitched faintly. His heart turned hot when he heard Ben’s rejection. “I didn’t expect you to be this loyal to Frank.”

Ben shrugged lightly. “I want to make Kara a life partner, Sir, not a temporary one.”

“Okay,” Rowan said loudly. He had already made a decision in his mind. He couldn’t rely on Ben’s method which was too slow. Kara had to be kept away from Frank in a month.

“Enough with talking, let’s enjoy this meal, Young Wilson. Eat a lot. You need stamina to win a woman.”

Ben ate heartily. He didn’t want to offend the old man again. His recklessness in refusing the offer had reached the limit of tolerance. He didn’t want to be put in a sack and wake up in another world.

After Ben left, Rowan asked everyone to leave the dining room. He needed time alone to develop a new strategy.

Just then, Sean leaned over and whispered something, “Sir, I have quite surprising news for you.

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