Chapter 227
He Clings to Me Every Nigh
Translator: 549690339
Jay Bennett has already seen Olivia Jenkins?
Then, Olivia should know Jay is Charmy Bennettâs sister.
Perhaps, Benjamin Johnson embellished and exaggerated a whole lot to Olivia.
In a flash, Daniel Marshallâs heart clenched tighter, but he hid his true emotions extraordinarily well, not allowing Jay to see it.
âJay, thank you for coming to see me. Some other day, my wife and I will invite you out for a meal.â
The corner of Jayâs mouth twitched involuntarily and her face changed slightly, âDaniel, thereâs no need to be polite. It was my duty to come see you. I have some matters to attend to, so I must leave now.â
âJay, wonât you stay a bit longer? My wife should be back soon. I would like to formally introduce you.â
For a moment, Jay was at a loss for words, unsure of what to say, and forced a smile on her face.
Her hands gripped her purse tightly.
With his sharp hawk-like gaze, Daniel saw through Jayâs thoughts, and his brows furrowed once more, âYou can go ahead and leave now, we will meet another day.â
Jay nodded and rose to her feet.
There was nothing unusual about her steps, still dignified. However, when she turned around, her impatience betrayed her reluctance.
Daniel pressed his lips together tightly.
At this moment, he was craving a cigarette.
His deep, somber eyes, as though bearing the vicissitudes of life, conveyed a sense of powerlessness.
Daniel dialed Olivia Jenkinsâ number.
The call connected but there was no answer.
Daniel no longer tried to call again, guessing Oliviaâs intention. Perhaps, she was so angry right now that she wished him dead.
In the car, Jay kept glaring at Benjamin.
âDonât you have something you want to tell me? Benjamin, I suddenly feel like youâve become a stranger to me, and it scares me.â
In Jayâs eyes, a look of anxiety shimmered as she tightly clasped her hands together.
Benjaminâs gentle gaze focused on Jay; his handsome face lost its calculating demeanor, âJay, I wonât hurt you. My original intention was for your own good.â
âYou know everything but you wonât tell me?â
âWhat did Daniel tell you?â
âDid you deceive me?â
Pursing his lips, Benjamin responded in a calm tone: âThere are always two sides to everything. One side may look good, the other might seem evil no matter how you look at it. The outcome depends on which side you choose to view it from.â
After a momentâs hesitation, Jay asked, âDo you know Danielâs wife well?â
Sighing lightly, Benjamin nodded, âWeâve met quite a few times. We even talked about cooperating once, but that fell through.â
âJay, donât overthink it. You and Charmy are both one of a kind; no one can replace you. Clearly, Daniel has fallen for that woman. He has forgotten about your sister. You donât need to feel upset or keep hanging onto him. You still have me.â
Jay felt a little confused, unsure whether she should believe him or not. She didnât feel the same way about Danielâs wife as she did during their first meeting.
âI want to go home, I want some silence.â
âYou donât have to worry about that woman; just pretend sheâs transparent.â How could she possibly ignore that womanâs existence?
Oliviaâs beauty, confidence and arrogance were all things she did not possess.
She didnât want to see Olivia either, and she did not want her sister to be upset.
Jay remained silent, and Benjamin stopped speaking as well.
He felt somewhat guilty and uncomfortable making use of Jay.
In the future, he would make it up to her; he would compensate her.
Michael Marshall came back, ignoring Bella Thompson and went straight to his study.
Matthew Marshall wanted to go up and have a look, but was stopped by Alexander Marshall.
âKeep playing chess, concentrate.â
Having glanced towards the stairway, Matthew had no choice but to continue the chess game with his grandfather.
Bella followed Michael to his study and closed the door tightly behind her..