Chapter 92 Who Are You?
The crowd gasped, a mix of shock and admiration rippling through them.
Benjamin?
Could it really be him?
"I saw Benjamin at a party once. Yeah, that's definitely him!" a man in the crowd suddenly shouted, excitement clear in his voice.
Everyone took a sharp breath.
Benjamin at the Stewart Family's engagement party?
Could the Stewart Family be forming an alliance with the White Family?
The crowd buzzed with speculation, their gazes at Benjamin filled with curiosity and confusion.
"Hey, isn't anyone curious about the girl with Benjamin? Isn't he married? Could this be…?"
A young man blurted out, eyes wide with surprise.
Halfway through his sentence, all eyes turned to him.
Feeling the weight of their stares, he scratched his head awkwardly, wishing he could disappear.
Great, he had just outed himself as a gossip!
The crowd quickly snapped out of it.
Yeah, who was the woman with Benjamin?
Everyone in Silverlight City knew Benjamin was famously aloof, keeping his distance from women and strangers.
There were rumors he had been frail since birth, which led many to pity him.
Recently, there had been news on Facebook that Benjamin was married, and most people's first reaction was disbelief.
But then the official Facebook page of the White Group confirmed it, forcing them to accept the truth.
In high society circles, many speculated privately about the woman Benjamin publicly acknowledged and adored.
Benjamin got out of the car and noticed many people staring at Sophia, their eyes full of admiration and curiosity.
He frowned, stepped forward, and blocked the guests and media's view.
"Sorry, my wife doesn't often attend events like this. Please don't get too close; she'll get nervous."
As soon as Benjamin finished speaking, the crowd, which had quieted down, erupted in excitement again.
"Wow, it really is Mrs. White! She's stunning!"
"Yeah, she's prettier than a lot of celebrities!"
"Even if she's beautiful, she's probably not from a wealthy family, right? We've never seen her before."
Hearing the noisy discussions around them, Benjamin frowned in displeasure.
He looked back at Sophia and whispered reassuringly, "Don't worry, stay close to me."
Sophia smiled and lifted her head, speaking casually, "I know, I'm not a kid."
This wasn't her first time at a big event.
So, Benjamin's worries were unnecessary.
Benjamin stared at Sophia's delicate face for a moment, then said nothing more and led her into the Stewart villa's banquet hall.
Fine, he'd just keep an extra eye on Sophia and make sure she was safe.
Although the guests at the party were all influential figures from various sectors, there were also some troublemakers who had snuck in.
To Benjamin, Sophia was always fragile and needed protection.
He couldn't bear to let her get hurt.
"Mr. White, it really is you!"
Benjamin held Sophia's slender wrist tightly, wanting to remind her of something.
At that moment, a voice filled with surprise came from behind them.
Benjamin and Sophia turned their heads simultaneously and saw Hayden, dressed in a sharp suit, walking briskly towards them.
Benjamin's deep eyes scanned Hayden, his brows furrowing slightly.
Hayden stopped in front of Benjamin, his face full of flattery and sycophantic smiles.
"Mr. White, it really is you. I thought I was mistaken! It's an honor to have you attend my daughter's engagement party."
Hayden looked at Benjamin, his face full of awe.
"Who are you?"
Benjamin frowned, his gaze icy as he scrutinized the man blocking his way.
The man was in his forties, dressed in a suit, with features that were only passable.
He wore a flattering smile, his eyes full of cunning calculation.
Upon hearing this, Hayden's sycophantic smile froze on his face, his eyes widening in disbelief.
He never expected Benjamin to show him no respect at all.
"Mr. White, you must be joking. Let me introduce myself, I'm Hayden Brown, Sophia's father. The White Family and the Brown Family are actually in-laws!"
Hayden deliberately raised his voice as he spoke.
His words instantly drew the attention of countless onlookers.
"In-laws? Really?"
"Isn't the Brown Family in-laws with the Stewart Family? When did they connect with the White Family?"
"Looks can be deceiving. It seems the Brown Family is on the rise."
Many guests began to discuss.
Hearing this, Hayden couldn't help but straighten his back, his eyes full of excitement.
Marrying Sophia into the White Family was the best decision he had ever made!
The Brown Family had two daughters, one married into the White Family and the other into the Stewart Family.
Hayden felt immensely proud.
Sophia noticed the guests around her looking at her with either envy or jealousy.
Such gazes made Sophia feel uncomfortable, and she couldn't help but frown.
"What? You're Sophia's father? I've never heard of you."
Benjamin lowered his gaze, his lips curling into a cold smile.
Hayden looked at Sophia in shock, feeling furious.
He suddenly grabbed Sophia and pulled her to his side, scolding coldly, "Sophia, it's been so long. Haven't you had enough? I know that incident made you suffer, but how can you not acknowledge your father?"
Hayden spoke without restraint, and the surrounding guests instantly sensed the gossip.
Caught off guard, Sophia stumbled as Hayden pulled her, nearly falling.
She stared coldly at Hayden's face, unable to suppress a mocking laugh.
"Mr. Brown, are you getting forgetful with age? I've already signed the papers severing ties with the Brown Family. We have no relationship anymore."
Sophia laughed coldly, her eyes full of disdain.
She had never seen anyone as shameless as Hayden.
"Mr. White, don't listen to her nonsense. How can a daughter not acknowledge her father?"
Hayden glared at Sophia and quickly explained to Benjamin, "Mr. White, Sophia lacks manners. I hope you can forgive her…"
Benjamin frowned, his eyes dark and deep.
His sharp gaze fell on the hand gripping Sophia's arm, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
"Let go."
Feeling the murderous aura from Benjamin, Hayden quickly released his grip on Sophia.
Benjamin bent down and lifted Sophia into his arms, striding towards the sofa.
A girl in a burgundy, elegant evening gown was sitting on the sofa. Seeing Benjamin carrying Sophia over, her heart couldn't help but race.