Chapter 273

The moment she finished speaking, Benjamin's hand shot out, grabbing Shirley by the throat. "Shirley, are you trying to get yourself killed?" His fury was terrifying, yet his grip was surprisingly loose. It was more symbolic than forceful. Shirley had no idea what had triggered this outburst. Curling her lips into a smile, she replied with biting sarcasm, "If I agree with you, you're unhappy. If I don't, you're still unhappy. So, what exactly do you want me to say?" Benjamin's expression darkened further. Her complete lack of reaction to his kiss, coupled with her casual invitation for him to seek out other women, was the ultimate insult to his pride. Was he so unappealing to her? Or was it because there was already someone else in her heart? His gaze bore into her, sharp as a knife. "Shirley, the way you are right now, every inch of you reeks of something disgusting. Keep up this passive-aggressive nonsense, and you'll only make me hate you more." With obvious disdain, Benj