Chapter 1123

"Stop wasting your efforts," Pierette said, finally sitting up and examining Hesper's face thoroughly. After sizing her up, Pierette hesitated for a moment before asking, "What's your relationship with Benjamin? Judging by your age, could he be your father?" "You know Benjamin?" Hesper's response inadvertently confirmed Pierette's speculation. She smiled and remarked, "I knew it. No wonder you were so aggressive." She stood up and walked barefoot across the room, extinguishing the essential oil that had been burning. In just a few minutes, the fragrance in the room dissipated almost entirely. As the scent disappeared, Hesper felt her emotions calming down. She felt a bit puzzled as she looked at Pierette. "If I had known you were Benjamin's daughter, I wouldn't have said those things," Pierette said, squinting her eyes. "You probably don't know, but I once pursued your father." The revelation left Hesper stunned. If it were not for Ranfik using Benjamin's appearance to dece