Chapter 107

CHAPTER 107 Benjamin reached a large mansion spanning over 600 acres, much bigger compared to the Sterling villa.

“The Myers mansion,” he checked his mobile. “Someone called Narika ordered a pizza, and they specifically asked for the pizza to be delivered at the cottage behind the mansion? Sounds fishy but whatever. Let’s get it over with.”

He reached the back entrance, where there were no guards blocking the entrance. He entered through the gate without a problem. No dogs were in sight. “Definitely fishy.” He walked over the grass pavement vigilantly until the old cottage was in sight.

The door was closed. The atmosphere was cold yet gloomy. Looking at the dust on the ground around the cottage, it was clear that nobody had gone in and out, but Benjamin noticed a few small yet clean spots, suggesting that someone or something must have skipped their way across. He kept staring at the cottage, and as seconds passed, his expression darkened. “Horrible...”

“What is?” a feminine voice reached his ears. He slowly turned around. There was a long orange-haired woman smiling at him.

“Sorry for surprising you, even though you don’t look all that surprised, to be honest. You came a few minutes earlier than I thought, so I wasn’t there to receive the order at the gate itself. As expected of a seven-star deliverer, I must say.”

Benjamin squinted his eyes. “You...” he briefly glanced over his shoulder and looked at the cottage. “Are you the one responsible who put the man in the cottage in that horrible situation?”

Surprise filled her eyes. “You were able to tell without even entering?” she frowned. “Who the hell are you?”

“Just answer his question,” Shadow flashed behind her, his dagger already touching her neck before she could do anything. “I-

I’m innocent,” she said. “I was trying to give the pizza to that man, but he isn’t eating.” “Are you telling me he’s fasting to death?”

Benjamin asked. “I’m afraid so,” she looked a bit guilty. “My family members put him in that situation, and I’ve been trying to help him ever since, but it seems his heart has been broken beyond repair.” Benjamin wanted to confirm her words, so he tossed the pizza box inside the cottage through the window. The man sitting alone in the darkness, with knees broken, didn’t even move an inch. His head was hung low throughout. Benjamin turned toward the orange-haired woman and said, “I believe your words, but I’m going to call a doctor.” “No!” she quickly said. “What?” Benjamin glared at her.

“I mean, I can help him. I will help him,” she assured. “I won’t let him die.”

Benjamin focused his sense of hearing and heard her heartbeat. It didn’t seem like she was CHAP UR 107 lying. “Fine. I will return after three days. If he is still in there rotting... you will regret it for the rest of your life.” After giving the warning, both Benjamin and Shadow left as they discussed some things among themselves.

The orange-haired woman was still sweating. (Who the hell are those two? One could see through my stealthy, and the other was so stealthy, I couldn’t sense him until the dagger was touching my throat. And their presence... To think even I felt threatened by them... The world really is vast!) She then looked toward the cottage, and her heart began to beat strangely. “Are you really not going to eat anything, Carlos?” Meanwhile, at the Chief Justice’s house.

Jacob came to see how Terry was doing and also to thank him for allowing to raise the ticket prices. He would have brought a nice gift if only Marisa hadn’t died recently. Gifting right now didn’t feel appropriate, after all.

“I’m sorry for not coming to watch the premiere,” said Terry, still looking a bit gloomy. “I’m not in the mood to consume any form of entertainment now.”

“It’s okay, Mr. Terry. I can totally understand. You’ve already done more than enough. I’m really grateful for that.” “I’m glad you understand.”

“How about we play cards this weekend? It might help you divert your attention from your loss.”

“I’m not sure, but we’ll see.” At that moment, Terry’s phone rang. A text message. He glanced at the screen, and his eyes slowly but surely widened upon seeing a poster.

At Blackbear’s hideout.

Blackbear also just received a text message. After checking it, he looked surprised. “Who the hell put this much money on this guy?” His underlings looked shocked. “One million dollars for his head? Boss, if we kill him, our brothers won’t have to worry for another year.”

“We need to act fast, Boss, or someone will grab the opportunity.”

“Shut it, guys. This guy’s no easy meal, but still the offer is indeed tempting,” Blackbear tapped the mobile to his chin, wondering what he should do.

At Rowdy Queen’s humble house.

She received a printed poster left at her doorstep. “An S-class bounty poster? It’s been a while since I got one.” When she looked at Benjamin’s face on the poster, she froze for a good couple of seconds. She then bit her lower lip and shook her head.

“Ah-huh, it’s too low. Whoever put the bounty on his head have no fucking idea what this guy is capable of. You can’t hunt a tiger with rabbits. Whoever goes after him, I’m afraid... they’ll never see the light again.”

Somewhere else in the city, on a random rooftop. Alfred was standing at the edge, staring at Benjamin’s wanted poster. He didn’t look happy or angry. He wore a neutral expression. “If this poster reaches that place, things will get out of my hand. Please settle this thing as quietly and quickly as possible, Master.” Outside the Sterling villa.

A taxi was parked not far from the main entrance. Benjamin was sitting in the back while Shadow was in the driver’s seat.

Benjamin was staring at the villa, hoping to get a glimpse of his wife, but he couldn’t see her again today. Even though they were doing nothing but waiting, Shadow didn’t seem frustrated at all. He was extremely patient because he respected his lord’s feelings. Shadow’s phone vibrated. He pulled it out from under his sleeve and checked the message. Seeing the bounty poster, a wide grin etched on his face.