Chapter 163 So What If I Did
Arissa kept on pushing Danna’s buttons. After all, she wasn’t a pushover.
If it hadn’t been for Danna’s scheme five years ago, she wouldn’t have been imprisoned for such a long time and failed to protect her children.
Meanwhile, Danna’s face was livid with anger. She grasped her bag so hard that her nails dug into it.
“So what if I am the culprit? Benjamin will eventually forgive me. If he had any inclination to hold me accountable, he would’ve done so when he found out I’d been mistreating Gavin.
“Yet, he didn’t do that, which proves that he still loves me. Compared to your son, I am more important to him. You will never understand our relationship. The only reason he hasn’t married me is because my actions have irked him. One day, he will forgive me.”
Although Danna sounded confident when she bit back, she was actually skeptical. Benjamin had been refusing to see her as of late.
Arissa must be behind this. Benjamin even saved her when I slipped up last night.
The thought left Danna enraged.
“Benjamin wouldn’t have allowed a nobody to give birth to his children if he had known about it!”
Arissa glared at Danna’s cocky face. She’s trying to irritate me.
With a smirk, she questioned, “So, you didn’t count on me giving birth to his children, did you?”
Benjamin’s treatment of Gavin wasn’t as heartless as Danna claimed to be.
All the hurt that Gavin received, he got them from Danna.
Gritting her teeth, Arissa declared, “Danna, don’t you dare assume that your crimes have gone unnoticed. You will get your karma in due time!”
“Karma?”
Danna smiled, unaffected by the claim. “Do you plan on enacting your revenge? Do you think you stand a chance against me?”
Determined not to let the guilty roam free, Arissa stood her ground despite Danna’s provocation.
“Why would you need to chase me away if you’re certain that Benjamin is devoted to you? From the way I see it, you aren’t sure how he feels about you! Tell me, what do you think are the chances of me snatching him away from you?”
Danna’s face contorted with anger, but she quickly regained her composure.
“Even if you snatch my prize away, you might not live to enjoy it!”
Bloodlust fleeted across Danna’s eyes, sending a chill down Arissa’s spine. What is this woman plotting now?
“Are you angry?” she mocked.
“I never knew you are this flighty. I bet you’re anxious. You’re worried because you won’t get another chance if Benjamin dumps you. Or rather, you feel insecure because you have committed a crime, and you are afraid of him finding out about your true nature. Am I right?
“I wager that you’re also behind the previous two kidnapping incidents. Unfortunately, you slipped up, and that’s why I’m standing here unharmed. Not only did Benjamin rescue me last night, but he allowed me to spend the night at Yaleview. Why is he so kind toward an employee he knows nothing about?
“Can you guess why he came to my rescue? Benjamin never was a loving man. To be frank, he’s ruthless. Those who offended him all suffered a grim fate.”
Danna turned green with envy as she listened on.
Has Benjamin actually fallen for this woman? Arissa had given birth to his children. If he finds out she’s Gavin’s biological mother, I won’t stand a chance against her! I can’t let her live.
“Are your kids still alive?”
Stunned by the sudden inquiry, Arissa watched her alarmingly.
“Arissa, you don’t need to trigger me like this. You won’t be able to bear the consequences!”
Triumphant, Danna forced Arissa into a corner.
“Take the money and get lost! You might live a good life with this. Just bear in mind that you will pay a heavy price if you dare snitch on me to Benjamin. He’s not yours for the taking.”
Danna held a blood-chilling gaze as she threatened Arissa. The latter felt like she was being choked, for she knew Danna wasn’t above anything.
“You’re overthinking this, Ms. Adams. I’m not interested in your man. As you said, I’m but a powerless woman. How can I possibly undermine you? No matter where I am, I will be targeted by the Adams family as long as you see me as a threat. After all, nobody is as cruel as you!” she sneered.
