Chapter 121 Your Husband Is Charming
Magnolia gritted her teeth secretly.
Actually, she had deliberately sat in this spot.
She knew exactly where Benjamin sat for meals, which was why she chose this seat.
If she stood up now, it would only confirm that she had no manners.
No!
She couldn't stand up.
Magnolia's lips slowly curved into a faint smile as she said softly to Sophia, "Ms. Brown, Benjamin and I haven't seen each other in a long time. I'd like to catch up with him. You wouldn't mind, would you?"
If Sophia had any sense, she should know not to throw a tantrum at a time like this.
Men all liked gentle and generous women.
If she kept being jealous and petty, she would only annoy people.
Magnolia confidently tossed her hair.
However, the next second, Sophia's clear and pleasant voice rang out leisurely, and she was instantly stunned.
"Sorry, but I do mind."
Sophia snorted lightly and said coldly, "I'm quite petty, and Mrs. White and Ms. White can both vouch for that."
"Ms. Brown, did you misunderstand? I just simply want to catch up with Benjamin." Magnolia suppressed the anger in her heart and forced out a faint smile.
"I don't agree." Sophia huffed lightly, displaying her spoiled and willful nature to the fullest.
Magnolia stared in shock, her eyes wide.
She hadn't expected Sophia to reject her so bluntly without any consideration for her feelings.
Magnolia bit her teeth secretly, and a flash of mockery and disdain crossed her eyes as she looked at Sophia.
As expected from someone from the countryside, she didn't even understand basic manners.
She really couldn't understand why Benjamin would fall for a woman like Sophia who was so ill-mannered and crude.
"Benjamin..." Magnolia bit her teeth, then looked at Benjamin for help.
However, Benjamin's expression was indifferent, his deep eyes fixed directly on Sophia, not even glancing at her once.
"Honey, I'm hungry!"
Seeing Magnolia standing there without moving, Sophia became a bit impatient.
She reached out and tugged at Benjamin's sleeve, saying in a sweet voice, "My legs are getting sore from standing. Can you rub them for me?"
Benjamin's gaze slowly moved down, landing on Sophia's slender, smooth calves, pausing slightly.
Under everyone's disbelieving gazes, he slowly bent down and scooped Sophia up in his arms.
Placing Sophia on an empty chair nearby, Benjamin slowly crouched down.
Benjamin's palm gently grasped Sophia's slender ankle.
"Does it hurt a lot?"
Benjamin's large palm carried a hint of coolness, and Sophia's cheeks gradually flushed red.
She felt a bit embarrassed and tried to pull her foot back, but Benjamin didn't give her a chance to withdraw it.
"Don't move, let me rub it for you."
Benjamin kept his head lowered, his deep eyes full of seriousness.
Sophia's heart skipped a beat.
She explained with a red face, "It... it doesn't hurt that much."
More precisely, it didn't hurt at all.
She just didn't want to keep arguing with Magnolia, so she made up an excuse on the spot.
She hadn't expected Benjamin to take it seriously.
"That's good. If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, remember to tell me right away."
"Okay."
Magnolia stared at this scene in shock.
Was this really the Benjamin she knew?
The Benjamin in her memory was cold by nature and kept people at a distance.
Beneath his stunningly handsome face was a soul that was cold to the extreme.
Before going abroad, Magnolia had found countless excuses to approach Benjamin, but she had never succeeded even once.
Later, she even threw away her dignity and stripped naked to seduce Benjamin, but he remained unmoved.
Magnolia still remembered that night three years ago.
She stood in front of Benjamin, taking off her clothes one by one, revealing her sexy, curvaceous figure and snow-white skin.
But Benjamin's deep eyes showed no emotion at all, as if he were looking at a dead object.
That kind of look was endless humiliation for the always proud Magnolia.
She had thought that Benjamin treated everyone the same way.
What she couldn't have, no one else could have either.
But she never expected that Benjamin would suddenly bring Sophia back to the White family and even marry her.
The moment she heard this news, Magnolia was thunderstruck.
Everyone at the dining table had different expressions, each with their own thoughts.
Magnolia's face didn't look good. Her hands under the table were clenched into tight fists, her nails digging into her flesh without her even noticing.
Benjamin put some food in her bowl, then slowly stood up and walked toward Magnolia's direction.
Watching Benjamin's tall, upright figure constantly approaching, Magnolia's heart began to race.
Benjamin still cared about her!
With this thought, the knot in Magnolia's heart instantly dissipated completely.
She opened her mouth, wanting to call out to Benjamin.
However, before she could make a sound, Benjamin walked straight past her and took the tableware from the table beside her.
The seat beside her was Benjamin's usual spot.
Magnolia had thought he would sit beside her, but he only took the tableware.
Watching Benjamin sit down beside Sophia, Magnolia was very angry.
"Benjamin, how can you treat me like this?"
Magnolia's eyes were red, tears welling up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.
She looked quite pitiful.
Amelia also frowned in displeasure.
Just as she was about to speak up and scold, Benjamin said flatly, "The smell on you is unpleasant. When I smell something I don't like, I can't eat."
Magnolia froze, and the pitiful expression on her face almost cracked.
To leave a good impression on Benjamin, she had specially bought the latest perfume.
This perfume had a rich and distinctive scent that added a mature woman's seductive charm when worn.
Many men couldn't resist it.
How did it become unpleasant in Benjamin's mouth?
Alaric coughed violently several times and laughed helplessly.
Benjamin was truly his brother—one sentence left Magnolia speechless.
Sophia's lips curved slightly, and she nodded with satisfaction.
"Honey, eat some beef!"
Benjamin raised an eyebrow.
Sophia added softly, "As a reward."
Benjamin ate the piece of meat and let out a satisfied sigh.
This meal was particularly delicious today.
Watching the two of them being so affectionate, Magnolia gritted her teeth, her eyes full of unwillingness and hatred.
If it were anyone else, it would be fine.
But why did it have to be Sophia?
Besides that face, what did Sophia have that was better than her?
What right did she have to receive Benjamin's favor?
After dinner, Benjamin and Sophia returned to their room.
As soon as she stepped through the bedroom door, Sophia slowly stood on her tiptoes.
Under Benjamin's puzzled gaze, Sophia grabbed his tie forcefully and pulled him closer to her.
"What's wrong?"
Sophia narrowed her eyes slightly and warned in a low voice, "Tell me honestly, have you ever had any other thoughts about Magnolia?"
"No!" Benjamin answered without hesitation.
He laughed helplessly and reached out to ruffle Sophia's fluffy hair. "Are you still jealous? Didn't I already explain? There's nothing between her and me."
Sophia snorted coldly, "But she still has designs on you."
"That shows your husband has charm. You've found a treasure, so you better cherish me."