Inside the trunk, a variety of supplies awaited Benjamin's inspection. Among them were an assortment of fresh fruits, carefully selected for their quality and nutritional value. Next to the fruits were packets of herbal tea leaves. Two large gas cylinders stood prominently, accompanied by packs of matches for fire ignition. Additionally, boxes of beverages were neatly stacked. The guards carried it and then followed him as he walked towards the old hut. Meanwhile,the old master was stepping out of his heart when he saw Benjamin approaching. As the old master stepped outside, he was surprised to see Benjamin, dressed nicely and accompanied by two guards. The sight of Benjamin, carrying various packages, caught him off guard. He had thought Benjamin wouldn't return after obtaining the martial arts books.Benjamin greeted the old master respectfully. "It's been a while, Master," he said with a nod.The old master looked at Benjamin in surprise. "I never expected to see you again," he a
“You want to sword fight?” The old master askedBenjamin nodded. “I'm not good with swords, but I'm going to try it, I've learnt some basics from the book.” He saidThe old master walked into his hut and brought out two swords, they looked old and threw one at Benjamin. “These are old swords I used long ago, let's see your effective skills.” He saidBenjamin caught the sword holding it tightly as he looked at it. It was even blunt, something not to hurt like that. He nodded and bowed slightly. Benjamin’s grip tightened on the hilt. He had read about swordplay, practiced the forms, but this was different. The old master’s eyes bore into him, assessing every nuance—the set of his shoulders, the tension in his arms.“Remember,” the old master said, “a sword is an extension of your will. It obeys your intent.”Benjamin nodded, his heart pounding. He had imagined this moment—the clash of steel, the dance of blades—but now, facing the old master, doubt crept in. His sword felt heavy, unwie
Leaving her clothes behind, Rose walked out of her room to find Cordelia. She attempted to open her sister's door but found it locked, so she knocked. "Sister Cordelia," she called out.At that moment, Cordelia opened the door, revealing herself to Rose. "Is there any problem, Rose?" she inquiredRose forced her usual smile and said, "I was also invited for the party tonight, so I was asking if you are still going?"Cordelia nodded and replied, "I was invited, so yes I'm going.""Nice, that means we'll go together. There are cars available to pick one and go with it," Rose suggested."Thank you," Cordelia replied politely before closing the door.Rose smirked to herself and turned around, heading back into her room.Meanwhile, around 5 PM at the Copenhagen airport in Denmark, Benjamin's flight landed successfully. Stepping out of the plane, Benjamin felt refreshed, though it was his first time flying. He followed the necessary procedures, going through customs and collecting his luggag
Soon, the security guard emerged and signaled Benjamin to proceed inside. Benjamin nodded in acknowledgment and made his way into the building.Inside, he was directed to the manager's office, expecting to encounter a man in charge. However, to his surprise, he found himself facing a woman, elegant and poised, with an air of authority that belied her age.As Benjamin settled into the chair offered to him, the manager fixed him with a scrutinizing gaze before speaking. "I heard you brought quite a number of men with you, to intimidate us?" she remarked. Benjamin chuckled lightly, brushing off the insinuation. "I'm Benjamin Hayes," he introduced himself, choosing not to dignify the implication with a response. "I came here for something."The manager arched an eyebrow, intrigued by Benjamin's presence. "What might that be?" she inquired, her demeanor guarded yet curious."I heard your organization hosts parties, and tonight's Excellence Baller Party is being hosted by you," Benjamin ex
The manager, visibly shaken, reached for a card from her drawer. "Here, sir," she said, her tone deferential. "Sorry for any inconvenience. That's your invitation ticket."Benjamin accepted the ticket with a nod of thanks, tucking it neatly into his suit pocket. As he turned to leave, the manager made a quick call, arranging for a box of clothes to be delivered to him.Moments later, Benjamin received the box and headed for the exit. Pausing at the door, he cast a meaningful glance back at the manager."I don't want anyone hearing about this card," he warned, his voice low but firm. "You know I can crumble your company in a few seconds."The manager nodded hastily. "Rest assured, sir," she assured him. "No fly is hearing about it."With that, Benjamin exited the office. At exactly 8 PM, Rose stood before her bedroom mirror, her reflection bathed in the soft glow of the vanity lights. She was dressed in a stunning gown of deep crimson, its flowing fabric hugging her curves in all the
As Raymond and Shulamite got down, all eyes were on them. Although everyone there was rich, most were aware the Hansen family were also very rich. Most of the guys were stealing glances at Shulamite who looked very beautiful too. Raymond scanned the elegant surroundings with a confident smile, his eyes flickering as he sought out familiar faces in the crowd. Yet, despite his best efforts, Cordelia's presence remained elusive, prompting a subtle furrow of his brow.Clearing his throat, he addressed those nearby, his tone laced with curiosity. "The Winslows aren't here yet?”A voice responded from the periphery, echoing Raymond's query. "Not yet. They are the last, I guess we should be waiting for."Accepting the explanation with a nod, Raymond settled into a nearby seat at the round table, his posture exuding a composed assurance even as he continued to cast occasional glances around the room. Shulamite, accompanying
Getting towards the table, her eyes scanned for Benjamin, but she couldn't spot him amidst the sea of faces. Nevertheless, she composed herself gracefully and took her seat at the head of the table, her eyes sweeping over the guests before settling on Cordelia, Rose, and Raymond. "Good evening, everyone," she said, her voice carrying with it an air of authority. "I trust you're all enjoying the evening so far? "I'm delighted to welcome you all to this exclusive ballers party, hosted here at our esteemed hotel. It's truly a pleasure to see so many young and influential individuals gathered here tonight."As she spoke, the guests responded with enthusiastic applause. "Our aim in hosting this event," she continued, her gaze sweeping across the room, "is to provide a platform for networking, collaboration, and celebration among the elite young professionals of Copenhagen. Tonight, we come together to celebrate success, forge new connections, and create lasti
Raymond at that time wanted to speak making claims of Cordelia being his girlfriend, but he was afraid she might shut him which would bring disgrace so he didn't say a word. As Cordelia received praise and attention from the guests, Rose struggled to conceal her envy behind a forced smile. Her eyes betrayed her true feelings, flickering with jealousy and frustration. Cordelia's confident assertion of her status as the eldest mistress of the Winslow family struck a nerve with Rose.Internally, Rose seethed with resentment. She had hoped to assert her own status during the introductions, but Cordelia's confident declaration stole her thunder.Raymond at that time wanted to speak making claims of Cordelia being his girlfriend, but he was afraid she might shut him which would bring disgrace so he didn't say a word. As Cordelia received praise and attention from the guests, Rose struggled to conceal her envy behind a forced smile. Her eyes betrayed her true feelings, flickering with jealo