“I know Rebecca better than you know,” said Elizabeth, still putting on a gentle yet scary smile that made well use of her brows to convey her hidden feelings. “She hates liars. Maybe ‘despise’ is a more appropriate word. Once I tell her how much of a fraudster you’re, that your whole career and living is based on a lie, she will never trust you a word you say ever again. That’s the kind of girl she is.”Benjamin’s heart pounded against his chest so hard he couldn’t clearly hear her voice. “What do you want?”“Fufu, what do I want?” Elizabeth seemed amused. “What would I want from a guy who doesn’t shave his beard or even comb his hair? I’m starting to wonder if you’re hiding yourself from someone, which is why you’re not willing to shave yourself. This long hair also covers your face well. So firstly, why don’t we get you a neat haircut and shave in the saloon I choose. I’ll also get my hair styling done, but we’ll be using your money of course.”Benjamin clenched his fists so hard h
Benjamin came home calm as though he had just gone for a walk outside and nothing out of the ordinary happened.Seconds later, Elizabeth also came home, and she looked a little frustrated because Benjamin threatened her he would leak the video and image to her family and friends if she were to say anything about his real name to anyone.Elizabeth was someone who visited rich parties every week. If her friends were to see her working in a pizza hut, they would have something they could always mock her with. Many others might take it differently as well. How could someone like her who changed clothes every week and shoes every other week work as a manager at a pizza store? The pitiful and doubtful gazes they would spare for her would be shameful, to say the least. Elizabeth didn’t want to go through such a humiliating experience. Moreover, she had repeatedly mocked Benjamin for working at Rye’s Pizzas in front of the Sterling family members. If they were to know that she was working the
Jane’s apartment was a lone mountain, dwarfing the other rooftops in the neighborhood. Now it was fully covered in dazzling lights and caught everyone’s attention. Jane’s family had been living off like royals in this neighborhood from the rents alone.When regular cars arrived, Jane’s parents didn’t bother to come out to personally receive them. When the Porsche stopped outside, Jane’s mother came to receive them. She put on quite a bit of gold and was all smiles as she received Elizabeth and others. She thought Benjamin was a driver, so she didn’t even spare a glance at him and left.Elizabeth and her parents also completely ignored Benjamin after getting to the apartment, but they kept talking to almost everyone they thought were worth their time.Benjamin went to park the car in the parking space, but there was no room. He had to go to the nearest parking lane and park there. At the same time, another man was parking his car there. He saw Benjamin and immediately frowned in anger.
Jane’s dad was talking with Jacob. “When the movies become a blockbuster, you are going to become a billionaire. Don’t forget us then, okay?”“Haha, you’ve invested in the movies, too, so you’re going to rise along with me,” Jacob said. “Besides, you’re my friend. How can I forget you?”Veronica came over and hugged her dad. “Where did you go all these days, dad? I really missed you.”“I was busy with the post-production. You could have called me if you missed me.”“I tried, but your line was always busy.”“Stop lying.”“No!” Veronica pinched his arm. “I really tried!”“Ouch,” Jacob started rubbing his arm. “I totally believe that you tried.”“Hmph,” Veronica snorted and looked at Jane’s father who had little to no hair on his head. “So, uncle, how are you going to control your son-in-law if he’s that big?”“Haha,” he chortled. “I’ll let my daughter worry about that.”“Talking about son-in-laws…” Veronica noticed Benjamin. He told a female waiter and give their tray to Benjamin after
A hand rested on Benjamin’s shoulder from behind. “Here you are.”Benjamin turned. It was the police officer who grinned and then immediately threw a straight quick punch in his face.Benjamin tilted his head at the last second. “Too slow,” his gaze turned sharp, and before the officer knew it, Benjamin’s knuckles struck his throat, and his feet shuffled back as he struggled to breathe. A second later, Benjamin came to his senses and tried to help the officer. “Are you okay, officer? I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to…”The officer, however, kept moving away with his back lowered.“I hope I didn’t cause irreparable damage,” Benjamin thought.“Hey, Driver!” Elizabeth finally found him. “What are you doing out here?” she came up to him, acting all so naturally, then she lowered her voice. “Are you trying to steal someone else’s gift box?”“What?” Benjamin frowned. “What do I look like to you?” he shook his head in annoyance. “No. Forget it. I’m tired of this game. I’ll just wish him a happy bi
The reactions of the people to the 280-pound man being lifted off his feet and getting sent crashing back were not subtle.While Jane’s mouth and eyes widened, Jacob dropped the ice cube in his mouth. Dorothy opened her mouth so much her artificial teeth set came loose. Veronica covered her mouth with her hand.Jane’s father came rushing in anger, but Jane stopped him.Most people began to murmur, wondering what the hell was wrong with Benjamin. At the same time, some began running their opinions about Donovan.“Isn’t he a pro-wrestler? How can he lose to some waiter from nowhere?”“Are you guys sure he isn’t an imposter?”Their words were clearly directed at Jane and her family and made them feel quite uncomfortable.The police officer came to check up on Donovan who was knocked out cold. (I only received a weaker knuckle punch to the throat, but this big guy got a full-blown punch to the chin. If his neck wasn’t as thick, he’d have suffered some serious injury.)Veronica came up to
As he was driving home alone, Benjamin received a voice message from Alfred in the new modern mobile he had just sent through a drone. “Master, how long will you keep trying to be what your wife wants you to be? Why don’t you show your real worth to her? What are you afraid of? Getting rejected for who you are? So what if she runs away after knowing who you are? That only means she was never yours to begin with. If you want my honest opinion, I was elated when I heard you found your love. While she may not be crooked like her mother, I think she’s still too selfish for her own good. I’m sorry, but I won’t be sending a drone for the third time. If you want to gift someone, do it with your own hands.” Benjamin bit his lower lip. “He sounds disappointed. He must be feeling quite angry at me now. Showing my real worth wouldn’t take a minute, but I want her to love me when I’m at my lowest and weakest, Alfred. Why can’t you understand that?” He pressed the accelerator and drove much fast
The next morning.Rebecca woke up and first looked toward Benjamin’s bed which was pulled closer to her bed. “What the… did he bring it closer after I slept?” she touched her forehead for a second. “His hyper activeness is sort of scaring me.”Benjamin had already gone out, so she was alone in the room. She touched her left cheek, where Benjamin had kissed at least a hundred times the previous night. She could still feel it on her cheek.“I’ve never been kissed so many times even by my parents as far as I can remember,” she thought. “Had he gone for my lips instead of my cheek…” just the thought made her face flush like a tomato. Her head felt hot. Her stomach had butterflies fluttering. She felt crazy. She grabbed the pillow and covered her face, but that only made things worse as she could hear heartbeat strengthening. “Why am I feeling so tense? It’s only natural for a couple to be intimate, but… what if he asks me to do weird things? What if I disappoint him?” even someone like he