Chapter 22: Can You Not Be So Childish?

"I'll make you lose your freedom." Benjamin's gaze was piercing. His powerful and overwhelming aura sent chills down Sophia's spine. Sophia lowered her eyes and pursed her lips nervously. If his threat to strip her freedom meant confining her at Oakleaf Estates, she couldn't bear it. Her father, wary of Benjamin and indifferent to her, would certainly not help her if Benjamin truly confined her. What purpose would her life serve without freedom? Benjamin lingered in the foyer for almost a minute. Seeing Sophia's frightened face, he realized his words had the intended deterrent effect before he opened the door. "Sophia, remember what I said," Benjamin added, "I mean what I say!" Click. The door opened and then closed behind him. Sophia slumped onto the sofa and raised her hand to cover her slightly sore eyes. After breathing deeply, she slowly moved her hand away, the light illuminating her wedding ring. The hexagonal diamond sparkled brilliantly under the light. Tonight, Be