Benson
Benson 219

Chapter 219 A Well–Intentioned Effort

Yvonne’s heart was filled with complex emotions, and the let out a deep sigh. Perhaps this sigh could help release the heavy burden in her heart.

“Benson, I don’t know when it started, but you’re no longer that important to me.”

Her voice was low and calm, carrying a hint of helplessness and determination.

“I don’t refuse you. As I’ve said before, during the course of our marriage, I won’t do anything to embarrass you. This is my duty in this marriage.”

There was an undeniable weariness in her tone, as if this marriage had become a heavy burden.

Her eyes revealed a subtle sass and confusion, as though silently conveying her helplessness and inner struggle.

Her cheeks appeared particularly soft under the dim light, and her indescribable beauty evoked a sense of pity.

Benson’s expression froze for a moment, a flash of shock and unease crossing his eyes.

His breathing grew heavy and slow, and his warm breath brushed against Yvonne’s cheek.

Feeling this intimate contact, an uneasy itch rose in Yvonne’s heart.

Instinctively, she slightly turned her head, trying to avoid this suffocating closeness.

Benson reached out and gently grasped Yvonne’s chin, his fingers touching her soft skin, bringing a cool

sensation.

“Yvonne, don’t you have anything to explain to me?” His voice carried a trace of sincerity and unease, as if waiting for her response.

Yvonne’s gaze remained calm, quietly looking at Benson, as if facing an endless storm.

Her voice was low and steady, “Explain what?”

There was a touch of indifference and resolve in her tone, as if she wasn’t surprised by his question.

Benson’s eyes wandered over her face, as if searching for something familiar.

“I feel like you’re very familiar,” he said, his tone tinged with confusion and recollection, as if trying piece together a vague memory.

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Yvonne frowned, feeling speechless at his words.

Today, she had encountered many familiar faces, and Benson’s vague assumptions only added to her confusion.

Her heart was filled with irritation and exhaustion, feeling helpless at this meaningless confrontation.

“That time, in the car, the way you clung to me, it was just like…

Benson’s voice was low and full of inquiry, his gaze fixed on her eyes, as if trying to replace answers in her expression.

Yvonne’s breathing suddenly became rapid. She looked into Benson’s eyes, feeling a surge of unease and doubt.

“What exactly are you probing?” Her voice carried a hint of tension as she tried to decipher his true

intentions.

“I just have a feeling that she isn’t the one I’m looking for.”

Benson’s voice held a hint of finality, his lips almost touching hers.

The intimate proximity made Yvonne’s heart race. She could feel his deep emotions and unspoken thoughts

Yvonne’s breathing grew rapid, and she tried to calm her emotions, not responding to his words.

She looked into Benson’s eyes, sensing the invisible pressure and expectation he held.

She knew that this confrontation wouldn’t bring any real change, only leaving them both more exhausted.

Eventually, Benson took Yvon back home. The night had fully fallen, and the air was heavy with a somber atmosphere.

Yvonne’s heart was filled with anxiety and unease. She knew she couldn’t continue to interact with him. against her will.

Doing things against her conscience made her feel extremely tired, and the process of lying and hiding felt like an inescapable shackle.

When she first realized she was the person Benson was looking for, she had felt a moment of joy, but the subsequent deceit and hypocrisy left her disappointed.

She understood that their relationship had reached a point where they could no longer coexist peacefully. Perhaps parting ways after divorce would be a better choice for both of them.

As she drifted off to sleep, Benson returned to the room and gently held her in his arms.

She felt his warmth, and although her heart was still full of contradictions and struggles, she helplessly allowed him to embrace her,

Her eyes slowly closed in the faint light as he gently stroked her hair.

In the following days, their interactions slightly improved.

Although Benson occasionally showed affectionate gestures, like holding her or kissing her, he never

took it further.

His restraint gave Yvonne a sense of comfort, but it also made her more uncertain about the future of their relationship.

She didn’t know what was going on in Benson’s mind, and this uncertainty made her both anxious and fearful.

The renovation of Caesar Plaza was progressing steadily, while Benson remained busy with Eurasia Jewelry.

He was involved in numerous evaluations and even visited the industrial park for inspections.

Yvonne wasn’t entirely clear about his specific plans for the industrial park, but she could sense Benson’s effort and attention to detail.

His dedication and attention were not only reflected in his work but also in his care and support for her.

Whenever she felt tired or confused, Benson would always appear in time, offering her warmth and

encouragement.

Half a month later, Yvonne and Benson returned to the old house.

The atmosphere here was particularly serious, with Arthur and the lawyers present, making the scene

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solemn and formal.

As Yvonne sat down, Charles handed her a document. Here, take a look,”

He said, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity and expectation.

Wonne took the document, opened it, and was surprised by its contents. She looked at her father–in–law.

in shock.

“Dad, this…

Her voice was filled with confusion and unease.

The document detailed some important financial arrangements and future plans for the family business, the decisions and responsibilities outlined making her feel immense pressure.

Charles smiled gently.

“Euroasia Jewelry was originally part of Yvonne’s family business. Now that you can handle things independently, you can take it out on your own. And the trading company of the Taylor Group, which you founded yourself, will also be handed over to you.”

Yvonne’s heart swelled with complex emotions, feeling puzzled and surprised by the significance of this gift.

“But why?” she asked, her voice full of confusion and incomprehension as she tried to understand the deeper meaning behind it.

At that moment, she finally understood Benson’s recent busyness and attention to detail.

Whether it was the audit of Eurasia Jewelry or the inspection of the industrial park, his efforts and intentions were all to help her.

Although he didn’t express it directly, his dedication was evident in these details.

Yvonne felt a deep sense of gratitude, along with a touch of guilt.

She knew that Benson’s efforts weren’t just for her career but also for the possibility of their past relationship and future.

Her heart was filled with complex emotions, and she began to understand the significance of this gift in a new light.

Now, she finally realized that he was doing all this to help her.