Robin let out a cold laugh. “Lydia, I didn’t accuse you of anything. Why are you getting so worked up?”
Wasn’t Lydia supposed to be the gentle and kind type? Did he strike a nerve?
Lydia pressed her lips together and stopped talking. The more she spoke, the more likely she was to slip up.
In Benjamin’s eyes, Robin was practically family—almost like a brother. The last thing she could afford was open friction with him.
“Robin, I apologize,” she said softly. “I was just worried about the president and madam. My tone was too harsh. Please don’t take it to heart.”
Robin’s frown only deepened. Worried about Madam? Yet you’re questioning her like that?
Still, he wasn’t interested in a workplace quarrel. Offices already had too many people playing petty games.
At the police station, in the interrogation room.
Benjamin and Amanda sat side
Benjamin’s expression remained calm and steady as he looked at her, without saying a word.Lydia glanced at Amanda and said, “It’s Tod Master. He heard about Madam’s matter and rallied the Schmidt family members to gather downstairs at the company, causing a disturbance. They’re claiming Madam is a murderer, demanding she leave the company. The stock price has also dipped slightly.”In Benjamin’s pitch-black eyes, a sharp flash of murderous intent swept across. “Where’s Robin?”Lydia replied, “Robin received the call and has already gone back.”Benjamin looked at Amanda, his voice soft, “Come on, let’s go home.”Amanda arched a brow, smiling as she asked, “You’re not going to take a look? I heard your company’s stock has dropped a little.”That the Schmidt family was causing trouble wasn’t surprising. What was unexpected wa
Robin let out a cold laugh. “Lydia, I didn’t accuse you of anything. Why are you getting so worked up?”Wasn’t Lydia supposed to be the gentle and kind type? Did he strike a nerve?Lydia pressed her lips together and stopped talking. The more she spoke, the more likely she was to slip up.In Benjamin’s eyes, Robin was practically family—almost like a brother. The last thing she could afford was open friction with him.“Robin, I apologize,” she said softly. “I was just worried about the president and madam. My tone was too harsh. Please don’t take it to heart.”Robin’s frown only deepened. Worried about Madam? Yet you’re questioning her like that?Still, he wasn’t interested in a workplace quarrel. Offices already had too many people playing petty games.At the police station, in the interrogation room.Benjamin and Amanda sat side
Amanda opened the door to find several police officers standing outside. Her brows knitted faintly.“Are you Amanda?” one of them asked.She gave a slight nod. “I am. What’s the matter?”The officer presented his badge. “Amanda, please come with us. You’re involved in a homicide case. We need you at the station to give a statement.”Her mind flashed back to the storm online. “I didn’t kill anyone. Their deaths… they were poisoned by the dagger. It had nothing to do with my medicine.”The officer’s tone remained firm. “Yes, the cause of death was poisoning. But the medicine you administered—we haven’t identified its composition yet. You’ll need to come with us.”Amanda didn’t resist, her voice calm and cooperative. “All right. Give me a moment to change. I’ll also bring a sample of the medicine I gave the patient for
The three kids on the stairs: “…”Mommy, lying through your teeth with your eyes wide open like that… aren’t you afraid you’ll teach us bad habits?One kid per step, all sneaky like little thieves—how could you possibly call that “one”?Benjamin’s gaze lingered on her, amused and sharp all at once. She was hiding something, covering it up clumsily. Was she… afraid? Afraid he might snatch the kids away? Or something else?Amanda, your escape plan has just collapsed.The smile on Benjamin’s lips deepened, turning dark and cunning.“Amanda, you’re closer than I am. Why don’t you count them yourself? How many do you see?”Amanda: “…”“One,” she said, with absolute conviction.Benjamin: “…”Carrying a bag of oranges, he walked inside, his eyes sweeping over the three boys
Looking at the soft, adorable Terry, Mark’s heart brimmed with joy.“Terry, Dad will never abandon us. You’ve solved the knot we’ve carried all these years. You really are your brother’s little lucky star.”“Uh…” Terry blinked, utterly lost, big round eyes fluttering without understanding what his brother meant.Ted stayed silent, though his heart pounded in shock.So this meant… Benjamin was their father?Emmm!Stunned. Shocked.The legendary man topping the rich lists… was actually their biological father.The realization hit like a thunderclap. The weight of it nearly crushed him.If their father was that powerful—how on earth were they supposed to surpass him?Mark noticed Ted’s dazed expression. With quiet intent, he added, “Ted, the matters between adults… let them handle it themselves.”He wanted Dad a
“Come in.”Amanda looked up to see Benjamin pushing the door open.“Amanda, do you need help?” His steps were unhurried, elegant, his whole demeanor radiating a charm that was impossible to ignore.Amanda shook her head lightly. “No need. I’ve already prepared the medicine. Just one hour, and it’ll be ready. You should go rest.”But Benjamin didn’t stop. He walked straight to her and, without warning, pulled her into his arms.Amanda: “…”“What are you doing?” She blinked up at him in confusion.Was he this happy just because she saved him?His lips curved as he gazed at her, his eyes full of depth. The more time he spent with her, the more he realized—she was not only kind, but breathtaking. The way she had rushed to save lives at the amusement park… it had stunned him.“Amanda, thank you. You’ve worked so hard all these years. From now on, with me here, you won’t have to carry everything alone.”From now on, the two of them would raise four children together. She wouldn’t have to be