"Why were you running so quickly, Benson? Are you in a hurry to be somewhere?" Riley finally caught up and bent over to catch her breath.

Adrian and Marie exchanged looks once more, both wondering what the pair was up to.

After taking a few more moments to catch his breath, Benson stood up straight and said, "Sir, I'd like Riley’s hand in marriage, and I'd like to have your blessing."

Adrian shot a glance at Riley, who put her arms in the air.

Next to them, Marie looked at Riley and asked, "Are you the one who hurt Benson five years ago? You used to look down on him, and you come back now when he's rich?"

Riley was suddenly pegged as a heinous woman out of nowhere, but just as she was about to explain herself, Benson quickly said, "Don't say that, Marie. It’d be my greatest joy to have Riley as my wife.” He then looked toward Adrian.

"You wish to become my brother-in-law?" Adrian asked.

Benson nodded and sounded nervous as he said, "I'm in love with Riley, and I haven't been abl