Chapter 9:Messing with Me

• The next day, Juliana was woken up by the sound of talking outside.
• "It's already ten o'clock and Miss Lewis hasn't come out yet. Did she get killed by the young master?"
• "I don't know. There was so much noise and then no sound in the room last night. It was frighteningly quiet. It's never happened before."
• "The young master used to beat others badly when he was mad. Miss Lewis probably couldn't escape and died."
• Philip heard the noise, came over, and scolded them, "What are you talking about here? Don't you want to work here anymore?"
• The maids scattered.
• Philip looked at the closed door of the room, full of anxiety, but did not dare to knock on the door.
• He went downstairs to old Mr. Leach and asked, "Master, should I knock on the door?"
• Old Mr. Leach looked solemn: "No, I trust Juliana."
• Of course, he had heard the clanging noise in the room last night and wanted to go over and stop it before Juliana got hurt.
• But in the end, he gave up.
• It was Benson's last hope.
• Juliana woke up in the room, still confined in Benson's arms and not moving a bit in her position.
• But he didn't hold her as tightly as he did last night.
• Juliana moved and felt her limbs tingling as if countless ants were gnawing at them. It was so uncomfortable that she gasped.
• Staying in one position without moving all night, her limbs went numb.
• Juliana jabbed Benson in the ribs with her finger: "Benson, let go of me. I feel numb."
• Benson, who hadn't slept for three days, hadn't yet got enough sleep, but was woken up by her. He suddenly opened his eyes with redness in them, like a beast that had been woken up, looking at Juliana like prey.
• Juliana, held in his arms, could not see his face, but sensed the danger.
• Benson was a dangerous man.
• He did not let go of Juliana but held her a little tighter, smelling the fresh medicinal scent of her body, and said in a husky voice: "Sleep."
• He had no intention of letting her go at all. He had a rare night of good sleep without dreams.
• After a short silence, Juliana said, "I... have to go to the bathroom."
• She couldn't wait any longer.
• If Benson had seen her face, he would have noticed that she was flushed.
• Their position was awkward and she could clearly feel his erection in the morning as their bodies were pressed together.
• Benson frowned but let go of her.
• As soon as Juliana was free, she got out of bed and went to the bathroom, regardless of the paralysis of her limbs.
• Benson looked at the closed door with a stern look that then relaxed.
• When Juliana finished washing up and came out, Benson was already up and dressed.
• Compared to the cold and bloodthirsty him last night, the one wearing a suit today looked aloof and noble.
• Juliana had also organized her thoughts and asked him, "Mr. Leach, did you sleep well last night?"
• Benson walked up to Juliana, looked down at her, and called out in a low and cold voice: "Juliana."
• Juliana raised her eyes to meet his.
• Benson lowered his head with his eyes that were filled with aggression and dominance: "Juliana, you can't fall back after messing with me."
• Juliana was a bit confused. What did she do to mess with him?
• "Mr. Leach, I just asked you if you slept well. How did I mess with..."
• Before Juliana could finish her words, Benson leaned down, put his lips close to hers, and said softly, "My detoxification will be in your hands from now on, Mrs. Leach."
• Juliana was surprised!
• She looked up at him: "Do you believe in my medical skills now?"
• Benson smiled slightly: "No, I don't."
• Juliana was speechless.
• Benson took a half step back, straightened up, and looked at her, "You're my antidote."
• He liked her scent.
• She was his.