Chapter 310 Won’t This Ever End?!

Chapter 310 Won’t This Ever End?!

Benjamin said, "No particular reason. After careful consideration and a few on-site inspections, that’s the decision I came to."

In truth, even if the law firm were established in the western district of Dawnlight City, he still wouldn’t choose to live at Wright Manor.

While they were talking, someone knocked on the door. Benjamin stood up to answer it.

The servant asked, "Mr. Wright, should I bring the food to the dining room?"

"No need, I'll take it."

Benjamin took the tray, nudged the door shut with his foot, then carried the food to the low coffee table.

“Come eat,” he said.

Rachel responded and quickly got off the bed. She went to the bathroom to wash her face first before returning to sit beside him.

On the tray were four delicate desserts, along with a brownie, some fruit, and two scoops of ice cream.

Rachel tasted a little of everything just to settle her stomach. Afterward, she went with Benjamin to Jessica's courtyard.

When they arrived, Eileen was already chatting with several wealthy ladies Rachel didn’t recognize.

Her expression looked full of concern and worry.

The moment she saw Rachel, she secretly rolled her eyes.

Although the movement was quick, Rachel still caught the undisguised disdain.

The arguments that afternoon had already drained her patience. She had no interest in wasting more energy on people who didn’t matter.

So she simply pretended not to notice and greeted a few familiar faces with a polite smile.

Rachel’s calm indifference only made Eileen angrier.

The frustration she had swallowed that afternoon still lingered in her chest, stuck and suffocating.

Although she knew Rachel had a difficult temperament, she still couldn’t resist provoking her.

"Rachel, you're finally here,” Eileen said warmly. “Where have you been all afternoon? Did Benjamin take you to stroll around the gardens?"

Her smile looked gentle, her tone natural—there wasn’t the slightest hint that she was deliberately targeting Rachel.

She sounded like a caring elder.

In reality, she had just told the surrounding rich ladies that her sister Aurora wasn't feeling well and had gone to rest, so she couldn't attend the banquet .

She had also praised Betty for being filial.

But when it came to Rachel—Benjamin’s girlfriend—she subtly implied that Rachel had only wanted to wander around for fun and even dragged Benjamin along with her.

It was a disguised insult, suggesting Rachel lacked proper manners.

As if the Rivera family had no class at all.

They didn't even understand theart of playing a role properly. If Eileen had shown this same warmth when she first met Rachel that morning—rather than being openly cold and disdainful—outsiders might have believed she truly meant well.

In that case, if Rachel responded sharply now, most people would likely think she was arrogant and overbearing.

Unfortunately for Eileen...

For someone her age, she was still remarkably foolish.

Rachel was momentarily speechless. She glanced coolly at Eileen.

Before she could respond, a familiar voice sounded beside her ear—low, cold, and slightly menacing.

"Aunt Eileen seems to have a poor memory. Have you already forgotten that we met at Harmony Manor just two hours ago?”

The room instantly fell silent.

Everyone turned to look at Benjamin, who had suddenly spoken.

His dark gaze was sharp, like a blade piercing straight through Eileen..

He showed no intention of sparing her dignity.

Under that piercing look, Eileen felt her heart tremble.

But with so many people watching, how could she allow herself to be humiliated like this in front of others?

Still irritated from the earlier confrontation, she forced a smile and said, “You said it yourself—that was two hours ago. When I came back to this courtyard, I didn’t see her, so I asked. What’s wrong with that? I didn’t mean anything bad by it.

Look at how you’re reacting, glaring at me like that. My heart—"

"Are you finished?!"

Benjamin cut her off impatiently, his gaze growing colder.

His patience had limits. The confrontation earlier at Harmony Manor had already exhausted most of it.

He had no interest in listening to her continue stirring trouble for Rachel.

Eileen's eyes widened in disbelief.

She stood up angrily and pointed at him. "How dare you speak to me like that! You..."

"That's enough."

Jessica, who had remained silent until now, suddenly coughed softly.

She had taken a nap earlier and woke around three-thirty.

After all, it was her birthday banquet. Staying in her room the entire time would be inappropriate.

So shortly after four, she had returned to the living room with the help of her caregiver.

Of course, she had noticed that Eileen was deliberately provoking Rachel. That was why she hadn’t stopped Benjamin from humiliating her earlier.

But now that the situation was about to escalate, she had to step in.

“Benjamin,” Jessica said sternly, “don’t be rude. Is that how you speak to your aunt?"

Benjamin respected Jessica, so he simply withdrew his gaze without another word.

He hadn't even said the harsher things he was thinking.

Otherwise, he might have ordered Eileen to leave Wright Manor immediately.

Jessica chuckled softly and turned to Eileen.

“Eileen, please don’t take offense. You know Benjamin—he doesn’t mean any harm. Don’t hold it against him."

Her cloudy eyes, still warm with kindness, lingered briefly on Eileen’s pale face.

in to ease the tension, Rachel had no intention of arguing further."

With someone in to ease the tension, Rachel had no intention of arguing further.

She smiled politely and sat down next to Jessica.

Jessica asked kindly, “Did you rest well? It’s your first time at Wright Manor—are you comfortable here?"

Rachel paused for a moment, then smiled. "I'm doing well."

"That's good."

Jessica nodded with satisfaction..

On an occasion like this, her special attention toward Rachel was essentially a public declaration that she approved of Rachel as her future granddaughter-in-law.

Everyone in the living room, regardless of their private thoughts, maintained polite smiles and praised Rachel generously.

Of course, such compliments weren’t meant to be taken too seriously.

As for Eileen, no matter how resentful she felt inside, she had no choice but to suppress it.

Out of respect for Jessica, she could only continue chatting politely with the wealthy ladies beside her.

The evening banquet proceeded smoothly. Not long after dinner, the guests began leaving one after another.

The Chase family members were the last to say goodbye to Jessica.

Seeing Claire’s pale complexion, Jessica stepped forward and gently held her hand.

“Claire, it’s still raining outside,” she said with concern. “Your health is important. You shouldn’t travel in this weather. Why don't you stay here tonight?"