Savvy Son-in-law by VKBoy

Chapter 71

I know Rebecca better than you know,” said Elizabeth, still putting on a gentle yet scary smile that made well use of her brows to convey her hidden feelings. “She hates liars. Maybe’ despise’ is a more appropriate word. Once I tell her how much of a fraudster you’re, that your whole career and living is based on a lie, she will never trust you a word you say ever again. That’s the kind of girl she is.”

Benjamin’s heart pounded against his chest so hard he couldn’t clearly hear her voice. “What do you want?”

“Fufu, what do I want?” Elizabeth seemed amused. “What would I want from a guy who doesn’t shave his beard or even comb his hair? I’m starting to wonder if you’re hiding yourself from someone, which is why you’re not willing to shave yourself. This long hair also covers your face well. So firstly, why don’t we get you a neat haircut and shave in the saloon I choose. I’ll also get my hair styling done, but we’ll be using your money of course.” Benjamin clenched his fists so hard his nails drew blood from his palms. The veins in his arms bulged and became so clear even Elizabeth noticed the change. However, she just smiled in return. “Why so angry? I haven’t even started having fun yet,” she tried to pinch his cheek, but he pushed her hand away. “Haha, would you look at that?”. “You better not touch me,” Benjamin coldly glared at her, “or I will lose control.”

Elizabeth’s pulse spiked for a second as she took his words the wrong way. “You think I like touching a filthy bastard like you?” the stronger the man the more she wanted to manipulate and keep him under her control. It worked with Shawn, and he would give her money and as much freedom as she wanted. “Don’t overestimate yourself. You’re worth less than my shoes and will always be.” She poked him in the chest roughly. “Don’t forget that.”

Benjamin was so angry he could have burst a blood vessel. Even counting from 0 to 10, no, o to 100 wouldn’t help quell this type of anger built up from frustration boiling for a while.

Elizabeth could feel a wave of heat coming from him. “My, my, you’re too hot really.” She purposely used the words that could be taken both ways, just to taunt him some more, and then she chuckled to the point her chubby cheeks turned slightly red. Benjamin was on his toes, feeling shaky from the seething fury in his heart. He raised his hand fast, to which Elizabeth’s eyes widened in response.

A car horn honked a few times.

Benjamin’s hand never reached Elizabeth, but he looked toward the car that just arrived. It was Jane and Donovan.

“We’re having Donovan’s birthday party at my home tonight,” Jane yelled from inside the black Mercedes. “Don’t you dare forget to come with Rebecca, or I’ll cut all ties with you two!” Then car wheels started to turn, but then stopped. Jane poked her head out and noticed Elizabeth. “Wait…” She pulled her sunglasses down. “Aren’t you…”

Elizabeth’s heart jumped into her throat at once. Why was this shameless tomboyish friend of Rebecca had to show up now of all times? Out of tension, she couldn’t even think clearly to respond.

“Yeah, she’s my sister-in-law,” Benjamin said. “She’s here for buying pizzas.”

“Oh, yes, she’s Elizabeth Sterling, isn’t she?” Jane said. “You can come to the party, too, if you want, aunty.”

Jane said and didn’t wait for an answer, showing that she was quite busy. She didn’t like calling on mobile, so personally visited everyone of her friends. As the Mercedes slipped out of their sight, anger immobilized Elizabeth. Being called an aunt by Jane, and in front of Benjamin of all people, she couldn’t look him in the eye right now. As if that wasn’t enough, she just stood like a fool and let him cover for her. The shame she experienced right now was indescribable. She had a blank face at the top but underneath was a blaze ready to consume anyone. She turned toward the pizza hut and strode forth in quick, steady steps. “Come inside. I’ll deal with you later.”

Benjamin briefly looked at his hand. “I would have hit her had Jane didn’t come in time.” What would have transpired had he ended up hitting Elizabeth? He didn’t even want to guess.“ I thought I got better at controlling my anger better after living in the Sterling villa for so long, but I almost lost myself. I’m sure she noticed me raising my hand… his heart pounded in strange rhythms as he couldn’t decide whether to enter the pizza hut or to just leave and face whatever that may come. He stood there for a while.

“I already told Rebecca I quit the job,” he thought. “If I’m seen working here now, what will she think of me?”

After some thinking, he entered the pizza hut and came up to Christopher and asked for his mobile. “W- Why do you want my mobile?” Christopher vehemently shook his head, ready to push Benjamin away if needed. “Don’t you have yours?”

“I do, but I need yours.”

“Why?”

“Tsk,” Benjamin leaned closer and whispered in a rough tone, “I know you watch kinky stuff on your mobile during work. Half the staff knows, so stop shitting your pants.” Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.

Christopher’s face warped with shame, and he couldn’t fight back as Benjamin plucked the mobile out the waist bag. Christopher was obese, so preferred putting the mobile in a waist bag instead of putting them in his pockets. “Put on earphones before you do anything,” Christopher suggested. Benjamin shook his head and left for business. As Christopher wondered what Benjamin was up to, he saw Benjamin recording with his mobile. And he was recording Elizabeth from a distance as she walked around and interacted with the workers and intimidated them with her loud and harsh voice.

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“What the hell is he doing?” Christopher could only wonder as well as feel tensed. “If she sees him, she’ll slap him twenty times!”

Benjamin finished the recording, and forwarded the video to his personal email. Only then, his heart began feeling better. He then slowly walked up to Elizabeth and said, “Aunt Elizabeth.” Those two words enlarged her eyes and made her immediately turn toward him. “Say cheese,” he said and grinned. The flash of the mobile turned on and took a fine picture..