Chapter 48

Noticing Shannon's shocked reaction, Benjamin calmly added, "I previously exposed your identity to the Shaws. That was why they questioned the Jensens about you. In a way, that also led to you choosing to leave the family." He needed to take responsibility for that. Shannon was speechless. Just moments ago, she was wondering if he realized she had taken a bit of his golden light. Turned out, that was not it at all. Was that all? Was Benjamin this easily tricked? It clearly sounded like a flimsy excuse. Why did he buy into it? It went without saying that Benjamin knew Hector merely used that reasoning as an excuse for him to come over. His presence at the banquet would elevate Shannon's status, too. Nevertheless, even if it were just an excuse, it wasn't a trick as long as he was convinced. Although Shannon hadn't clearly said she wanted Benjamin to keep her identity a secret, he had indeed exposed her identity as a Jensen without her permission. He wasn't going to avoid being held