Chapter 98: Protection or Surveillance?

Martina deliberately chose to dismiss the trivial matter, considering it meaningless. She purposefully averted her gaze from Benjamin, avoiding eye contact, and steered the conversation towards a different topic. "I heard from Elena that you're willing to let me focus on my own things. Is that true?" Martina asked. Benjamin freed up one hand and ruffled Martina's head. "Yeah, instead of keeping you cooped up at home, it's better to let you find something to do on your own." "If you want to work, I won't stop you. I'll have Leslie continue to accompany you and be responsible for your safety. Just let me know in advance about the things you want to do," Benjamin explained. However, to Martina, it sounded like another form of disguised surveillance. No wonder Benjamin agreed so quickly; he had already prepared a backup plan. Leslie following her around meant that she couldn't do much except work-related tasks. However, just as Benjamin had said, it was better than being cooped up at