Chapter 24

Benjamin was surprised, and his gaze fixed on the woman seated in front of him. She was not servile
nor relenting. Instead, there was a hint of stubbornness in her eyes. “I’ll gauge your capabilities from
your contributions to the company!” Benjamin was a man who judged people based on their
capabilities. Those who were not capable would not even survive the company’s probation period as
Graham Group was no place for useless people. Arissa was shocked, shooting an uncertain glance at
the man. Does this mean that he’s hiring me?

”You mean…” He stared straight at her and said, “I have something to ask.” “Please go on.” Arissa
gestured for him to continue. Benjamin watched her and asked, “Why did you speak to me like that last
night? Aren’t you afraid that I’ll get you back for that?” Arissa froze and watched him in puzzlement.
“What did I say last night? I don’t know you! No, I do know you. However, I haven’t met you before.

Moreover, I don’t have your contact details. When would I have the opportunity to say something to
you? I think you may have gotten the wrong person as this is our first time meeting.” Arissa was
dumbfounded, and her intuition told her that Benjamin mistook her for someone. Could this be the
reason why he’s so hostile toward me? No, this will be our second time meeting if he’s the guy that
time. However, she ran away before seeing that man clearly, so it did not count as a meeting.

Benjamin’s piercing gaze darkened as he continued to stare at Arissa. Undoubtedly, the text was from
her. Even if it wasn’t, it’s got to be from someone close to her. The tip of Benjamin’s tongue topped the
inside of his cheek, adding a seductive flair to his handsome face. Arissa watched him. Her heart
thudded in her chest, beating fast and hard. “Mr. Graham?” His eyes flickered, and he recalled the
message the night before. “You sent me a text message yesterday, introducing yourself and stating you
were chased away by my fiancée. In the message, you told me to consider hiring you if I’ve not found a
suitable candidate.

You even said you’re confident that you’re competent enough for the job.” Arissa was shocked as she
was sure she did no such thing. However, she suddenly recalled how sneaky and mysterious the kids



were acting yesterday, and it dawned on her that they must have sent the text message. “After I
rejected you, you even threatened me to not regret my decision.” The corners of Benjamin’s mouth
lifted into a cold smirk. Arissa gazed into his eyes and gulped.

“Can I have a look at the sender’s phone number?” Benjamin told her the number and scrutinized her
expression closely. He narrowed his eyes and glanced at her sharply. “That’s you, right?” “No, it’s not!”
Arissa was frustrated. I’ll have to lecture Zachary when I get home. How could he not tell me about
this? “It’s my family!” She nervously looked at him and said apologetically, “Sorry, I didn’t know he
texted you. I’m so incredibly sorry!”

Benjamin stared at her imposingly and asked in a low voice, “How is Zachary related to you?” She
does not have my contact details, but her family does. This woman should at least draft out her lies
before saying them. Could it actually be her all along? “My brother!” Arissa blurted.

Silence ensued. She looked at Benjamin nervously. It’ll be all right if I directly say that he’s my son,
right? After all, he has never met the kids and is a stranger to me as I don’t think we’ve met before.
There can only be two scenarios. Either we’ve never met before, or he isn’t the man from that night.

However, his resemblance to the children was uncanny. It was as if they were made from the same
mold, and Arissa was taken aback when she saw him. She never thought that the father to her kids
would be such a distinguished person.


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