Benjamin stared at the diamond ring for a moment, then snapped the lid shut. His fist tightened around the box.A buzzing in his pocket snapped him out of his thoughts. His phone vibrated insistently.He answered after glancing at the screen. "Hello?" His penetrating deep voice said over the phone."Benjamin! How are you doing? Did you propose already?" The older voice on the line brimmed with excitement,"I have prepared the grandest mansion in the capital as your congratulatory gift, reserved the most luxurious restaurant at the top floor. I also prepare a 500-thousand-dollar wine, Screaming Eagle Cabernet 1992. It’s the best I could find, hope she likes it.”The older man's voice said with enthusiasm.Benjamin let out a low sigh. "You don’t need to bother, Timothy. It’s not happening."On the other end of the line, Timothy heard Benjamin's dull tone and froze. His mind raced in shock.The woman... rejected Benjamin?The Benjamin who was richer than nations? The Benjamin shrouded in

His eyes skimmed over the phone in his hand. It had been ringing shrilly for quite some time. He was seating in a Rolls-Royce headed to the VIP ward.He didn’t want to answer, but she didn’t let up. Finally, he sighed and picked up."What is it, Emily?" Benjamin's deep voice sailed through the phone.Emily frowned when she heard the tone. It was too calm and indifferent. He did not even act as though he had done anything wrong."Where are you, Benjamin? How did you get your hands on the Dragon's Eye?" She asked in a panicking tone."What do you think?" He asked her back. “Did you steal it or rob it?” Emily’s voice turned to be serious. “Listen, you need to turn yourself in and explain to the proper authority.”“I didn’t steal it, Emily,” Benjamin said flatly. “I have nothing to confess.”Emily couldn’t hide her disbelief.“You don’t have to lie to me! We’ve been together for 3 years. I’ve never seen you wear a decent watch, much less own something as rare as that. Do you realize how

"Not enough!" Antonio muttered, his confidence cracking, “I think the dose must not have been enough!”In truth, he had never seen symptoms like this before. His decision had been nothing more than a gamble. And now, Eileen’s daughter was slipping away right before his eyes.The little girl lay motionless on the hospital bed, her chest barely rising. The heart monitor blared its warning. A deafening alarm that told him exactly what he didn’t want to admit. She was on the brink of death.“I need to increase the dosage,” Antonio stammered, snatching another vial and preparing a second injection.But a hand clamped around his wrist. Like a steel vice.“I warned you,” Benjamin’s voice was low, steady, and cold. His sharp gaze flicked between Antonio and Eileen. "You're going to kill her."Before they could react, he stepped in, his fingers already pressing against the girl's pulse.His expression darkened as he realized the toxins were spreading fast.If nothing was done, she wouldn’t

The leader and his men burst into mocking laughter."That's enough of this clown show." The leader muttered, signaling to his men.One of the henchmen pulled out a steel pipe, swung it heavily at Benjamin!But Benjamin’s reflexes were way sharper than everyone could imagine. He easily moved out of the way with astonishing speed, snatching the weapon mid-swing.In one smooth motion, he turned around. The steel pipe took down the attacker.Before any of the others could react, Benjamin had already dropped two more of them with clean, efficient strikes.Realizing that Benjamin was no ordinary opponent, the leader stepped forward, cracking his knuckles.He decided to handle Benjamin personally.This guy’s massive frame and raw power were enough to intimidate anyone—but not Benjamin. He had already calculated his moves.As soon as the man moved to lay in his first punch, Benjamin dispatched him with a single powerful kick.With a big “boom”, the man crashed into the car door! Bloodied

Marcus quickly cut in."You’re being played!" he snapped. "This guy is nothing but a worthless fraud!"He straightened his jacket, flashing his most charming smile."A beautiful woman like you deserves better. A man of my status, for example." His tone dripped with suggestion.Amanda slowly turned to him, her once-playful smile vanishing."Thank you for your unsolicited advice, Mr. Whoever-you-are." she said coldly. "You have no idea how remarkable and powerful Benjamin is."Marcus let out a loud mock."Remarkable? Sure, if being shameless is remarkable. A man who steals?""Steal?" Amanda laughed disdainfully, "With his abilities, anything he wants is within reach. "Celine raised an eyebrow."How could someone like you be fooled by a man with nothing to offer? He’s got no class, no wealth, no power. And we both know looks don’t pay the bills.""You’ve clearly been blinded," Marcus snapped after her, "This man just wants to empty your wallet."Amanda smiled, light and carefree."Wow,