"I went to the gemstone market. I initially wanted to get some stuff, but I bumped into the woman who captured me at the bar the other night," Jane replied to Cory before Benji could say anything.

"I was still angry about that incident, so I got into a quarrel with her. I'd only said a few words when she attacked me!"

Jane pursed her lips, looking aggrieved.

She grabbed Cory's hand and placed it on her waist. "I was thrown to the floor. My hip hurts so much it's about to break."

Cory was still looking at Benji. He asked coldly, "Why didn't you bring that woman back?"

"He wouldn't dare!" Jane interjected once more.

"I was being stepped on by that woman, yet all he did was try to talk her out of it!"

"Was that really the case?"

Under Cory's cold gaze, Benji hesitated. He subconsciously glanced at Jane.

Cory made up his mind. He rubbed Jane's hip and sent her away. "Get the household staff to deal with your injuries."

Jane pursed her lips. "Will you stand up for me?"

"Let me