Chapter 170

Despite Shirley's explanation, Benjamin refused to listen. Samuel, sitting beside her, noticed the small gesture and heard her soft, pleading words. His hand tightened under the table, and his heart ached with sorrow. Even though he was right next to her, he felt like an outsider. Why was she so determined to justify herself to Benjamin? Was she truly worried about being misunderstood by him? As Benjamin continued to ignore her, Shirley tugged at his clothes once more in desperation. Benjamin finally reacted to the touch of Shirley's hand on his clothes. He looked at her hand and said calmly, "Ms. Weiss, please remove your hand from my trousers." Instantly, all eyes at the table were fixed on the two of them. Their expressions ranged from curious to disapproving. They saw Shirley as a seductive and gold-digging woman trying to make advances on a man in public. How could a well-bred lady lay her hand on a man's trousers? It was highly inappropriate. The Mendosa couple's faces sho