Chapter 152 Pack Up and Leave
She saw Amelia being dragged away, and her pupils instantly shrank. She gasped, "Amelia, what's wrong? Alaric, how could you treat Amelia like this!"
She rushed over, wanting to ask what had happened.
However, Alaric just gave her a cold glance and sneered, "You're next."
Magnolia didn't understand what he meant, then she saw Benjamin slowly coming down from upstairs.
Her eyes lit up, and she quickly walked forward, "Benjamin, you're finally awake. You really scared me."
"At Ronin's party, were you the one who pushed Sophia into the water?"
Benjamin took a step back, dodging her body as she lunged forward, and asked in a deep voice.
Magnolia's body stiffened sharply. A flash of guilt crossed her eyes, but she forced herself to stay calm and put on a confused and innocent expression.
"How is that possible! Did Sophia fall into the water? I didn't know!"
Benjamin grabbed her chin and lifted it up, forcing her to look directly at him.
Because he was holding back his anger, Benjamin's hand showed no mercy at all.
Magnolia felt both pleased and a bit wronged, "Benjamin, you're hurting me."
Benjamin let out a light laugh and slowly leaned closer to Magnolia, his voice low and gentle, "Do you really think no one saw what you did? Do you remember what I told you three years ago?"
"If you forgot, it doesn't matter. I'll repeat it for you."
"I said, if you dare to provoke me again, I'll make sure you won't even know how you died."
Benjamin's voice was gentle and mild, the kind of voice that should make people feel comfortable, but Magnolia felt chills running down her spine.
Her body went rigid, and in just a short moment, cold sweat broke out on her forehead.
What did he mean? What did he mean someone saw?
She had clearly checked that night, deliberately avoided the cameras—there was no way anyone could have found out!
Thinking this, her tense body gradually relaxed, and she pretended to be calm, "Benjamin, I really don't know what you're talking about."
Benjamin took a step back and released Magnolia. He pulled out a wet wipe from his pocket and wiped his fingers clean, not even sparing the spaces between them.
As if what he had just touched was something dirty.
Magnolia stared at his actions, and a look of embarrassment suddenly appeared on her face.
But she pressed her lips together, her hands hidden behind her back tightly gripping her skirt, her heart shrouded in enormous panic.
The more silent Benjamin was, the more flustered and helpless she became.
As time passed bit by bit, Benjamin still showed no sign of wanting to speak.
He remained unhurried, feeling that one wet wipe wasn't enough, so he took out another one and wiped again.
As time went on, Magnolia felt increasingly tormented.
Just when she couldn't bear it anymore and wanted to escape, Benjamin finally spoke lightly, "I remember you still have a grandmother in the countryside."
Magnolia's heart jumped, and an ominous feeling suddenly arose.
She swallowed and instinctively took half a step back, looking at Benjamin warily, "What about it?"
"You've lived at the Martinez Manor long enough. It's time to go back. Your grandmother seems to have been hospitalized a few days ago. She needs you right now."
Benjamin's words completely crushed Magnolia.
She could no longer deceive herself.
Benjamin must have seen something, which was why he was kicking her out of the Martinez Manor.
No!
She couldn't leave the Martinez Manor! Her father had died early, and her grandmother had never liked her mother, always mocking her and dumping all the housework on her.
Although her mother's own family wasn't wealthy, they lived much better than her grandfather's family.
Her grandfather and grandmother were famously poor in the countryside, with no money and no education.
They even favored boys over girls.
Her mother had served those old people and several uncles for years, which led to her overwork and early death.
If she went back, she would definitely become like Vivienne, a tool for them to exploit.
Worse than livestock!
She was the White Family's adopted daughter!
She was the White Family's daughter! She absolutely couldn't go back!
Absolutely not!
"Benjamin, I know I was wrong. I'll never do it again! I... that day I was just upset for a moment and wanted to teach Sophia a lesson. I really know I was wrong..."
Magnolia stepped forward and grabbed Benjamin's sleeve, her voice choked with tears, begging desperately.
Benjamin shook off her hand, his tone extremely cold, "I gave you a chance, but you shouldn't have hurt Sophia. The White Family has given you more than enough. Back then, your mother only asked Amelia to raise you until you were an adult. Keeping you until now shows that we the White Family have done more than enough."
Magnolia's legs went weak, and her body fell straight toward the ground.
She instinctively closed her eyes, expecting Benjamin to soften and help her up from the floor.
However, Benjamin didn't even spare her a glance and left the Martinez Manor directly.
Before leaving, he instructed the servants, "Watch her and make sure she packs up and leaves as soon as possible."
He had specifically asked Chase to investigate Magnolia's grandfather and grandmother's family.
That family favored boys over girls and were lazy good-for-nothings.
Magnolia's uncle was addicted to gambling and owed a lot of debt outside.
Debt collectors came to their door every few days.
Didn't Magnolia want to be a rich girl? After living pampered in the White Family for over ten years, going back to her original home would be the best revenge against her.
Leaving the White Manor, he started the engine and drove the car to Maple Grove Villas. Maple Grove Villas was home to the wealthiest people in Silverlight City—even having money couldn't guarantee you could buy in.
Benjamin had two properties here. One was where he often lived before going to the Martinez Manor, and the other was vacant.
He drove the car to the villa where Matthew lived and got out, pressing the doorbell at the entrance.
Soon, a servant came out from inside.
By now, the sky had darkened, and the villa was brightly lit.
Benjamin stood at the door, suddenly feeling anxious. He was eager to see Sophia.
"Sir, who are you?"
The servant opened the door and found a stranger standing outside.
The man was tall and slender, his custom-made suit wrapping his figure even more perfectly. His face was pale, but it didn't diminish his beauty at all.
This was a face even more handsome than Matthew's.
When the servant saw his face clearly, she couldn't help but show an amazed expression.
Benjamin's lips moved as he asked, "I'm looking for... your Ms. Brown, Sophia. Is she... awake yet?"
The servant was secretly surprised for a moment.
She had originally thought this person was here to see Matthew, but unexpectedly he was looking for Sophia.
"Sir, I'm very sorry, but our Ms. Brown is not well and isn't receiving visitors. Please leave."
Before Matthew left, he had specifically instructed that if anyone came looking for Sophia, they should be turned away immediately.