Chapter 76

Chapter 76 Shirley’s paze landed on the balcony, clearly noting that the intruder hadeiraped 1. te. The dont was left ajar, and hearing the alarm, several maids hurried over.

rlock shifts for the mulls and instructed them to install surveillance cameras without delay dley suspected someone was bying to harm Owen. She immediately ordered an Beturning to her room, Shirley found Benjamin already inside. Remembering his meal behavior throughout the day, she asked, “Where did you go just nee!” ||

Benjamin turned to look at her but didn’t answYA.

Her tone grew colder. “Benjamin, why did you agree to stay when Rachel asked you earlier?

He responded nonchalantly, “Isn’t that what you all wanted?”

But when had Benjamin ever cared about anyone else’s wishes?

“Where exactly were you just now?” shirley pressed again.

Tenjamin’s sharpness didn’t waver. “What are you trying to say?”

“Owen’s exyen mask was removed just now Benjamin let out a cold laugh, his gare sharp as a blade. “Do you think it was me? I wanted Owen dead, why would I go through all that trouble?”

Shirley was at a loss for words benjamin truly intended to harm Owen, he wouldn’t need to do it in such a roundabout way or risk acting personally. With the Weiss Group already under his control, he could claim menthing without lifting a finger. Besides, her name was still tied to his houwbold records it made no sense for him to do something so drastic.

Lowering her head, Shirley muttered, “I’m sorry”

Benjamin scoffed, picked up the sleeping Damian, and walled out without a word Shirley didn’t try to stop him–she knew she couldn’t Watching his retreating figure, she felt a twinge of frustration. He was genuinely angry.

But if it wasn’t Benjamin, who else could it be?

After the previous incidents, Shirley had already dismissed the newly hired staff, leaving only those who had worked for the family for years. Things had been peaceful for a while. So, why had this happened tonight, of i Her thoughts drifted back to Benjamin’s strange behavior, and her lingering doubts refused to dissipate. Yet, logically, he had no motive to harm Owen–unless there was something she Did Benjamin really not go to Owen’s room just now?

Feelings, Shirley was glad Rachel had already gone to bed.

After a moment of hesitation, she picked up her phone and sent Benjamin a message: “I’m sorry, Benjamin. I shouldn’t have doubted you.”

Benjamin didn’t reply.

She hadn’t expected him to Just as her frustration was building, Nancy’s call came through.

“Shirly, come out and have a drink with me?

Eager for a distraction, Shirley agreed without hesitation Nancy booked a room at the Valiant Lounge. As Shirley stepped out of the elevator, she brushed past a man in his jos He seemed vaguely familiar, but she couldn’t immediately place him. Shirley had met too many people over the years to dwell on it Evan, however, recognized her immediately after seeing her the night before, he had been aching for another chance.

Unfortunately, she had left too quickly for But tonight, no matter what, he was determined to make it happen.

Luckily, he had come prepared.

i to get her into his bed.