. She walked toward the door, opened it, and saw Ben standing with a few

hed bathing?" B

pen the door earlier? I

I didn't actuall

saved her life. Besides, he had already apol

anied you during your bath," Ben said wi

n, Mr. Charles?"

had no intention of disrespecting you." Ben raised both ha

t on the bed. Unexpectedly, Ben foll

s just a joke," Ben said, kn

ally since some of the servants were still i

and up. Don't act like this," Caroli

returned the look. His eyes were so beautiful, she thought

then instructed Flo to fetch an ointment for her in

test blemish," Ben said, opening the ointment a

n made her shiver slightly. Caroline watched

ing someone's injury," Caroline sa

anyone else," Ben rep

e closeness between Caroline and Ben. They smiled and

the back of Caroline's neck, she quickly pul

o harm. Like always, my behavior toward you will never

o approach. He carefully applied th

have to endure such a

rhaps it's my des

o leave, instructing the servan

othing bad happens to her. If anything does, I'll personally break yo

d, bowing in fear. Caroline, too,

g a bit too muc

*

home address, husband, and background," one of Ben's subordi

s married?" Ben said, ex

s,

graph that caught his attention. It showed a couple kissing passionatel

tered with a wide smile, admi

o Caroline and separate her from her husband. He saw this as an opportunit

*

here stood Ben, looking at her intently. His scent was intoxicat

arles?" Caroline asked softly

call me Ben, so we can be closer,

little uneasy. Despite her fear, she remain

me, Caroline?" Ben asked,

but Ben moved forward, eventuall

spered softly, leaning closer t

ere, Mr. Charles?" she a

eventing her from pulling away. His s

m anyone who intends to harm you," Ben said, g

hesitated. Was this another lie from a man with a

ot worthy to be by your side,"

y locked eyes for a moment. She acknowledged his striking features-a chiseled nose, p

aroline. Don't distance y

I don't understand,

nd leaned in, his lip