Chapter 1730 Messing Around

Lance slowly leaned down. He gazed at her tear-stained face, and a smile suddenly crept across his lips. He pinched her chin. "Do you know why I brought you here?" Barbara was trembling with fear. "I don't know ..." Lance reached out to wipe away the tears on her face, and his smile suddenly softened. "Mr. Stark really likes girls like you. His assistants and secretaries are all young and beautiful women, and you happen to fit his aesthetic. "You need to perform well. Whether or not my business deal can be sealed depends solely on you." Barbara's eyes widened, and she instinctively muttered, "But I'm your fiancée ..." Lance smiled. "And that won't change. If you succeed this time, you will be a great contributor to our family." With that, he stood up, his voice taking on a colder tone. "Perform well. Don't disappoint me." He walked away after that. Barbara sat dazed on the carpet, oblivious to the passing glances of the people around her. Lance's words occupied her mind. He brought her here to sell her? To trade her body for his own benefit? How could Lance be so despicable? She gripped the carpet tightly, causing it to crinkle beneath her hand. … Margot and Benjamin sat in the car. It was already dusk, and the entire manor was bathed in a shade of orange, creating a soothing atmosphere. Margot couldn't stop smiling. "Did you see his defeated expression? It was so satisfying!" Benjamin smiled at her. "My clever and beautiful Margot. How should I reward you?" Margot glanced at him and suddenly leaned in closer. "Can I make a bold request?" Benjamin gazed into her sparkling and captivating eyes and felt his heart skip a beat. His eyes darkened slightly, and he nodded. "Go ahead." Margot's fingers landed on his chest, and she toyed with the buttons on his collar. She rested her chin on his shoulder and breathed out softly, "I want you to spend a night with me." She was bold and direct with her request. She had been trying to win him over all these times but hadn't found the right opportunity. This made her feel a tad frustrated. Benjamin's breath hitched, and he swallowed hard. His eyes darkened. "I can accompany you." Margot's lips curled into a smile, "How you accompany me should be according to my terms." Benjamin chuckled. "I never said I would agree to a second condition." Margot paused, and her expression stiffened for a moment. She stared at him unblinkingly. "Are you messing with me, Benjamin?" Benjamin cocked an eyebrow, wearing an innocent smile. "Am I?" Margot sat there sulking. She was going to ignore him! Benjamin's heart softened at her reaction. He held her hand. "What would you like to eat tonight?" Margot wanted to pull her hand away. "You're no fun! Don't touch me!" But Benjamin held onto her firmly. He sighed helplessly. "How can something like this be considered a reward?" Margot glanced at him, noticing the affection in his eyes. Eventually, she gave in. "Fine, can I choose a different reward then?" Benjamin nodded. "Go ahead." However, Margot huffed. "I haven't thought of it yet. I'll let you know once I've decided."