Chapter 54
Is Matthew crazy?
Evelyn's palm itched with the urge to turn around and slap Matthew behind her.
But before she could make a move, Matthew spoke up.
"I've always understood your feelings. I was too cowardly before, which is why I kept pushing you away."
"It won't happen again. Evelyn, give me another chance, give us another chance."
He spoke with deep affection, while she listened with her blood boiling.
How could someone be so shameless?
Just as she was about to react, footsteps sounded behind her.
Evelyn's heart jumped in alarm. Before she could respond, she fell into a familiar embrace.
Without looking up, she turned and buried herself in his arms, complaining.
"He's shameless! Both his legs are broken, and he still wants to force me!"
Looking at the aggrieved Evelyn in his arms, Benjamin's eyes held a coldness that could freeze everything around them.
Matthew was thrown to the ground, his lower back hitting the wheelchair painfully, making his face scrunch up.
It took him a while to find his voice.
"Evelyn, does it have to be like this between us?"
She hugged Benjamin's lean waist tightly, her cheek pressed against his chest, her voice fragmented.
"Disgusting creep, he's just a disgusting creep. He wants to get me so he can take over the Thomas family's fortune!"
Benjamin's already cold face grew even colder.
Matthew panicked and spoke up: "How can you say that? You were the one who asked me to come, to talk about the west district demolition!"
"Really?" Benjamin's voice was as cold as ice. "All I heard was you telling her to marry you."
Her coldness these past few days had left him unsettled, so he thought he'd come find her for lunch.
And what did he see? Matthew's shameless behavior.
Asking Evelyn to break off their engagement?
Benjamin tightened his hold on Evelyn's waist, slowly walked up to Matthew, and stepped on his leg.
"What are you doing!"
Matthew's leg was already injured. How could he handle being stepped on like this?
Matthew's face immediately turned pale, and large drops of sweat fell.
"Evelyn, my leg is already injured! If he steps on it like this, my leg will really be ruined!"
He looked at Evelyn pleadingly, only to find her leaning in Benjamin's arms, smiling boldly. For a moment, he was stunned.
"So what if your leg is ruined?"
Benjamin smiled mysteriously: "Both legs are broken, and you still won't behave. How about we ruin the third one, too?"
His calm voice carried bone-chilling coldness, making Matthew shiver involuntarily.
He really would do it!
Panic instantly flooded Matthew's heart. He propped himself up on his elbows, trying to get away from Benjamin.
Benjamin's leather shoe ground hard over Matthew's fibula: "Stay away from Evelyn."
Then he snapped his fingers, and immediately someone came to take Matthew and the wheelchair away.
Matthew felt pain and anger, which finally spread into deep-seated hatred.
Hearing the door close, Evelyn immediately looked up at him: "Why did you suddenly come over?"
How much of Matthew's crazy talk did he hear?
Benjamin already didn't have much confidence in her, and all her previous efforts would be wasted now, right?
At this thought, her eyes dimmed considerably.
But he had just dealt directly with Matthew, so he should still trust her, right?
While Evelyn's heart was unsettled, Benjamin had already lifted his hand to grip her chin, leaning down close, their breaths mingling together.
"Happy to hear him say he has feelings for you?"
"I..."
Before Evelyn could finish, his kiss fell, fierce and heavy.
His kiss carried a ferocity that wanted to devour her whole, as if he couldn't wait to tear her apart.
The masculine hormonal scent, with its undeniable insistence, made Evelyn stiffen uncontrollably.
The events of her past life were already branded into her soul.
Even though she wanted to develop feelings with Benjamin and even become a loving partners, but...
After kissing for a while, before any romantic atmosphere could build, he noticed her stiffness. His heart felt like it was being squeezed hard.
He released her, his hot breath spraying on her face.
"Evelyn, no matter what you're thinking, and no matter whether you're willing."
"In this lifetime, you can only marry me."
"This point cannot be changed."
He had misunderstood after all.
Her heart sank.
Evelyn wanted to complain, but she also understood that she had done too many things in the past that made it impossible for him to trust her again.
Besides, her reaction seemed more like proof that she couldn't accept him.
Just as he loosened his hold on her waist, she suddenly stood on tiptoe and hooked her arms around his neck.
"It's not that I can't forget him, and it's not that I'm unwilling to accept you. I'm just scared..."
She bit her lip hard, clear teeth marks appearing on her slightly swollen lips.
His fingers unconsciously caressed her lips: "Let go."
"Then don't leave." Evelyn took the opportunity to make a condition.
She wouldn't be soft-hearted toward Matthew, but Benjamin really couldn't bear to see her hurt even a little.
As Evelyn spoke, her arms tightened around his neck, her tone carrying a hint of coquettishness.
"I'm really scared... It's not directed at you; everyone makes me uneasy."
She buried her face in his chest, her soft voice carrying a slight tremor.
"Before, Sophia showed me some adult films. The scenes were too bloody and violent, and they left me traumatized."
She couldn't mention her past life, but blaming Sophia was definitely right.
"It must have been Matthew who told her to do that, just to drive a wedge between you and me. You have to get revenge for me!"
Benjamin's fingers, which had been caressing her chin, moved to her face and pinched it.
"Why are you pinching me again? I'll get a flat face and won't look good anymore."
"You look good no matter what."
Benjamin returned to his usual calm demeanor.
He had neither the hostility he showed toward Matthew nor the heavy desire from just now.
"I booked a restaurant for lunch, Western food. How about it?"
He wasn't a romantic person, but he had money and plenty of people under him to come up with ideas.
He had done all kinds of romantic things for her.
Unfortunately, she had been too blind back then. But now, a small expectation rose in her heart.
"Is it to make me happy?" She looked at him with bright eyes. "Just seeing you makes me happy."
"Then let's make you even happier."
Smart Benjamin naturally noticed Evelyn's unusual behavior.
Scared?
Adult films?
Was it really because of these reasons?
If she didn't want to say, he wouldn't ask.
But since she wanted him to take action against the Brown family, he naturally wouldn't disappoint her.
A quiet restaurant, delicious food, and Benjamin taking care of her.
Evelyn was in a good mood, ate more, and had a bright smile on her face.
However, everything came to an abrupt halt after a commotion.
"No, I'm just a server..."
The girl's timid voice made Evelyn frown and look over.
She saw Freya, wearing a server's uniform, being held in the arms of a drunk man.
"What's so good about being a server? Come with me, and I'll make sure you never worry about food or clothes! As long as you can make me happy!"