Chapter 61

Sophia rejected Benson on the spot, and I didn't even have to say a single word. Just a moment ago, Benson had tried to corner me into making the call. But now that Lilian had stepped in and claimed ownership over the company with one sentence, the decision no longer fell to me. As she said, the small sum of money that was being offered was nothing for the Hartwells, and that spared me from any debt of favor. Benson's expression turned into something ugly, but there was nothing left for him to say. "Well then, forget it. There's something else I have to attend to, so I'll take my leave." With that, he had no choice but to leave. His expression was dark as he tugged on Camille's arm. "But Dad, that muttface isn't coming with me yet. I—" "Shut up! We'll talk about this at home!" Benson cut her off with a growl, so she had no choice but to follow begrudgingly. Before leaving, she shot a vicious glare at me and Sophia. "Just you wait!" Once they were gone, the mood finally lifted.