Leaving You Bereft의 모든 챕터: 챕터 941 - 챕터 950

Not only Valda, but everyone else was stunned.All eyes turned to Tessa. She remained composed, a faint smile on her lips as she said, "If you don't say anything, he won't know. By the way, this meal is on me. Bring a few bottles of good vintage red wine—I want to treat my classmates."Crispin nodded cautiously, his demeanor extremely respectful.Valda could no longer contain herself. "Who is Mr. Ziegler?" she asked.Crispin smiled politely and said, "Mr. Ziegler is Landon Ziegler, CEO of Nebula Group. This restaurant is a Michelan-starred place he invested in for his wife, because she loves this brand."Valda understood immediately.She looked at Tessa with admiration. "I really didn't expect you to get involved with Mr. Ziegler! Can you even keep up with all that? And what if his wife ever finds out you're the other woman?"Tessa smiled and answered calmly, "You mean my cousin-in-law? I don't think she'd mind me being close to my cousin. After all, our family is pretty clo

Benedict looked down at Tessa, noticing her flushed face, and said seriously, "I'll keep my morals. I'll only use it with you."Tessa's face flushed with embarrassment.With the grocery store bustling with customers, his voice carried, drawing a few curious glances.Later, when he went to check out, she simply went outside to wait for him. She couldn't bring herself to face those XXXL condoms, especially with all the different flavors—strawberry, peach, and sea salt.Compared to her, Benedict was utterly shameless.After paying, he carried a large bag of groceries and casually draped his arm around her shoulders, moving as naturally as if they were an old married couple.…Once in the car, Benedict was about to start the engine when his phone buzzed again. He pulled it out and saw another WhatsApp message from Valda.Without a second thought, he blocked her.In the entertainment industry, women like Valda were everywhere, throwing themselves at men for opportunities. Most of

That night, Benedict and Danielle were all over social media, topping the trending lists.Inside the cafe, they sat across from each other.One was an internationally acclaimed director, the other a top A-list actress.Many fans still shipped them, flooding social media with pleas for them to get back together—and taking the chance to throw shade at Roxanne.For actresses in the entertainment industry, this was nothing new.…At Tessa Villa, Tessa had slept through the entire afternoon, finally catching up on some much-needed rest. When night fell, she stretched lazily and made her way downstairs for dinner.As soon as she reached the living room, the household staff, Zelda Gildon, complimented her shirt, saying it looked great on her and really brought out her skin tone.Tessa blinked.She suddenly remembered that she had been too exhausted when she got back that afternoon and hadn't bothered to change her clothes. She was still wearing Benedict's shirt.Her cheeks flush

Half an hour later, the car pulled up at the apartment.Benedict turned his head to look at Tessa, then at Snowball in her arms, his voice slightly hoarse. "We're here."Tessa barely registered getting out of the car. By the time she realized it, she was already trailing behind Benedict into the elevator, still a little out of it.The elevator mirrors reflected them, standing side by side, looking like a perfect couple.Tessa wasn't short, but Benedict was so tall and broad-shouldered that she barely reached his shoulders, looking delicate in contrast.She was about to look away when Benedict's burning gaze met hers, carrying an unmistakable intensity, as if he were drinking in every detail of her, savoring the memory of their past intimacy.Tessa turned her face to avoid his eyes.Benedict's Adam's apple bobbed as one hand slid gently around her waist.After a moment, the elevator chimed, and the doors glided open.Tessa was guided into the apartment, which was shrouded in

Tessa found herself unable to answer.Benedict tried another approach. "Do you like me? Beyond physical attraction, is there a part of you that truly likes me? Tessa, you can lie to me, but don't lie to yourself."Her heart raced. She wondered, "Do I like Benedict?"She leaned back slowly into the leather chair, staring blankly ahead. After a moment, her eyes drifted to the bracelet on her wrist, and she tried to slip it off.But his hand caught hers.His gaze was intense, his tone demanding. "Are you flustered? Afraid? Tessa, don't you have a backbone?"She sniffled. "No… Benedict, I never thought we…"He stared at her intently. "Then start thinking about it now."Unconsciously, she whispered, "Benedict, I…"Before she could finish, he kissed her.He trapped her with one arm, pinning her between his body and the leather chair. She had nowhere to escape, held firmly in his embrace as he pressed against her.Benedict was intense.His kisses were passionate, as if he wanted