Chapter 134 Adelaide
After kissing Benjamin, Sophia immediately regretted it.
Because this wasn't the White Manor, after all.
Even though she had tried her best to control herself, many people still saw it.
The guests around them showed teasing or mocking looks.
Feeling all those eyes on her, Sophia's face turned even redder. She wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
She shot Benjamin a playfully annoyed glare and quickly left.
It was all his fault for being so attractive!
He made her lose control all the time. Kissing him had become a habit.
Benjamin stood there, stunned.
He never expected Sophia to be so bold as to kiss him in front of so many people.
But...
Recalling that sweet and soft touch on his cheek, Benjamin felt his heart flutter.
He wanted to pull Sophia back.
And kiss her again.
Watching her flee in embarrassment, Benjamin's lips curved slightly upward.
His usually cold and distant face was now full of smiles, and he couldn't suppress the curve of his mouth.
The guests all turned to look.
When he had a cold face, his whole body gave off an icy aura that kept people away, making them afraid to approach.
Yet tonight, he kept smiling.
His handsome appearance and that ice-melting smile instantly carved themselves into countless women's hearts, and many even thought about approaching him.
However, before they could walk up to him, the smile on Benjamin's face slowly faded.
Those deep eyes regained their usual sharp edge.
Even so, someone still boldly approached.
"Mr. White, may I buy you a drink?"
A woman in a wine-red evening gown slowly walked forward, wearing a gentle yet seductive smile.
She held a wine glass, her eyes full of undisguised admiration as she looked at Benjamin.
As soon as she approached, Benjamin smelled a strong perfume scent.
Unlike the light, fresh fragrance on Sophia, this woman's perfume was particularly overpowering.
The intense smell hit him, and Benjamin frowned in disgust.
However, the woman had no self-awareness and continued to move closer to him.
The woman's cheeks were slightly flushed. She shyly brushed her hair by her cheek, her eyes sparkling with tender affection.
She waited expectantly for Benjamin's response.
From what she knew, this so-called wife of Benjamin's was chosen by Preston for him.
And Sophia came from the countryside.
Besides her face, she probably had no other advantages.
If she could successfully attach herself to the White Family, these people wouldn't look down on her for being from a third-rate wealthy family, but would rush to curry favor with her instead.
Just thinking about that scene made the woman's heart race with excitement.
The guests around them didn't expect to witness this scene.
They were surprised and curious, wanting to see Benjamin's reaction.
Some even secretly glanced at Sophia in the distance.
At that moment, Sophia was focused on eating desserts, completely unaware that her husband was being pursued by someone.
Countless onlookers even cast sympathetic and pitying looks her way.
However, Sophia didn't notice at all.
When she tasted something she liked, she couldn't help but squint her eyes, her face full of enjoyment.
Everyone: "..."
She really was carefree.
Benjamin was about to be stolen away, and she still had the leisure to eat?
Everyone's expressions were complicated, not knowing what to say for a moment.
After waiting a long time without getting a response from Benjamin, the woman anxiously looked up.
"Mr. White, do me this honor! I really admire you!" The woman leaned forward, her red lips curving slightly, wanting to press her body against Benjamin's.
She wore a low-cut dress, and with a slight lean forward, one could see her cleavage.
The tempting curves were enough to drive many men crazy with desire.
But Benjamin didn't move at all.
He lowered his eyes, his thin lips pressed into a tight line.
His well-defined hand held the wine glass, like a fine work of art, every part exuding refined perfection.
Such a cold and restrained man—who knew what he would be like when aroused.
The woman's hand holding the wine glass slowly tightened, and she couldn't help but grow nervous.
Time passed second by second, and Benjamin still made no move.
They unconsciously held their breath, all eyes on Benjamin, wanting to see his reaction.
Just when many thought Benjamin wouldn't respond, he suddenly looked up.
Benjamin's deep eyes were completely dark, like an unfathomably deep, cold pool, sending chills down one's spine.
"Stay away from me."
Benjamin's thin lips parted, not giving the woman any face.
The woman froze, staring in disbelief with wide eyes.
"What, what did you say?"
Benjamin's thin lips parted, his voice extremely cold.
"Get lost."
The woman's flushed cheeks instantly lost all color, and her expectant eyes immediately reddened.
Under everyone's gaze, all eyes fell on her.
Her humiliation, her brutal rejection by Benjamin—everyone saw it all.
Those gazes shifted from gossipy interest to mockery and disdain.
The woman felt those looks like sharp needles stabbing into her heart.
She screamed and rushed out of the hall.
Hearing the scream, Sophia looked up in surprise.
Her clear eyes were full of confusion.
What happened?
She seemed to have heard a scream.
But when she looked up, she found nothing.
Did she hear wrong?
Sophia shook her head in confusion and lowered her head to eat her dessert again.
At that moment, a cool voice came from above her head.
"You really are carefree."
Sophia looked up, confused at the newcomer.
A woman in a red strapless gown suddenly appeared beside her, where no one had been before.
The woman had delicate, striking features and a tall figure. Her long, narrow eyes showed complete coolness, making people afraid to approach easily.
Noble, cool, bright, and proud.
"Who are you?" Sophia asked in confusion.
"Let me introduce myself. I'm Adelaide Martinez, Benjamin's cousin."
Adelaide lowered her eyes slightly, a faint smile crossing her lips.
"From the Martinez Family?" A flash of curiosity appeared in Sophia's eyes.
Because of Amelia, Sophia had never met anyone from the Martinez Family in the two months since her marriage.
She had thought the Martinez Family members were like Amelia—odd and traditional in character.
But although the woman before her was cool, there was no malice in her eyes.
Sophia always had a good impression of pretty women.
She squinted her eyes, the corners of her mouth lifting slightly, revealing shallow dimples.
Her smile was incredibly sweet.
"Hello, cousin. I'm Sophia, Benjamin's newlywed wife," Sophia introduced herself.
Adelaide raised an eyebrow and shook her outstretched hand. "Hello, I've heard a lot about you."