Chapter 271

Shirley's eyes met Benjamin's piercing stare. She spoke calmly, "Derek would have no motive to do that. And even if it was actually him, it simply comes down to those business matters between you two men. It doesn't involve me in any way." "Don't pretend like this has nothing to do with you." Benjamin's grip on her hand tightened, his eyes turning colder and the air around them becoming suffocating. "You're good at acting innocent, Shirley." Benjamin's strength was overpowering. Shirley felt her chin starting to ache from the pressure. Thankfully, he released her quickly. Shirley stumbled backward as she regained her balance. With a cold look in his eyes, Benjamin glared at her. Shirley tried to hide her hurt with a forced smile, but her eyes betrayed her sadness. "It's clear you didn't listen to anything I said that day." She had spoken so much that day, but now it seemed as though it was all for nothing. However, this outcome was not unexpected for her. Who was he? He was the