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It was no wonder Thursday Girl left such an impression on Old Mrs. Pierson and Butler Hubert. It was no wonder
they searched for her by every means possible, despite the obstacles in their way. Only Thursday Girl could bring
color to Zoren’s black-and-white world and color!
We are
Benjamin didn’t know whether to celebrate or cry. His heart was filled with so much joy that tears welled up in
the corners of his eyes. But just as he quietly wiped them away with his finger, Zoren suddenly spoke.
“Benjamin.”
Benjamin cleared his throat and straightened his back. “Yes, sir?!”
“Call Patricia for me.”
“Huh?” The tears in Benjamin's eyes froze as all the emotions swelling in his heart turned to stone. “Sir? What
what did you say?”
Zoren slowly opened his eyes and peeked at his assistant. “I said... call Patricia for me.”
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All the excitement and joy that had filled Benjamin drained away with those six words that name, Patricia. For a
moment, Benjamin could only stare at his boss in disbelief. He didn’t know if he had heard him correctly or if his
mind was playing tricks on him. tly or if his mind was playing tricks on him.
He had heard Zoren loud and clear.
But...
no, with
“Why?” Benjamin gasped in exasperation, marching to the couch across from his boss. His expression was a mix
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtof confusion and frustration. “Sir, didn’t you say the date was good? Why would you call Patricia Miller right after
your date?”
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He paused as realization struck him. “Don’t tellyou're going to end your friendship with her?!” His eyes lit up
as joy quickly overtook him again. “Is that the reason?!”
“No.”
“Then, why?!”
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Zoren slowly opened his eyes and then squinted them. “How | wish | could see you clearly, Ben.”
“Huh?”
“Because if | could, I'd know for sure what you're hiding from me.”
Benjamin's body stiffened as he held his breath, his eyes wide. He gulped nervously, watching Zoren slowly lean
forward, his arms resting on his legs.
Back then, whenever Zoren made such an expression, it terrified Benjamin. But now that Zoren’s color was a lot
better, it amplified his dark eyes, which emitted nothing but danger.
‘Did he get angry because | wasn’t being nice to Patricia? Benjamin wondered, his breath
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hitching ‘Right Miss Denny toldto he overly nice to her hut how!? | don’t like her!”
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“Since you're here, contact Patricia Miller for me,” Zoren leaned back again as to gather his energy before rising
from his seat. “Tell her to meeton Thursday.”
Benjamin's eyes shone with bitterness and sorrow, trying to contain his anger by clenching his teeth. Watching
his boss walk away, he flinched when Zoren suddenly stopped.
“And also... tell her she can chere,” Zoren said as he looked back at him. “Letknow what she says.” 3
Having said that, Zoren strode off without looking back or pausing.
Benjamin, on the other hand, clenched his teeth while mentally screaming. If only he could, he would've kicked
Patricia out of their lives. She was just another unnecessary nuisance in Zoren and Penny’s romance!
‘Why!? Why!? Why!? Benjamin grabbed the cushion beside him and buried his face in it, muffling his screams of
frustration. When he pulled the pillow away, he was already panting for air.
“Ah, no.” Benjamin shook his head mildly, jumping from his seat, and huffing. “This is so upsetting! | can’t stay
here!”
Having said that, he stormed out of the mansion to take sfresh air. Benjamin continued walking until he was
far enough from the mansion.
“Ugh!!!1” he grunted angrily, his fingers curling. “That fake Thursday Girl! I'm sure this is Dean’s doing! If not,
then there's no way Patricia would even know Chunchun’s name!” 1
Benjamin ground his teeth, his eyes glinting malevolently. “Hah!” he sneered. “Be nice to her? Fine! Ill invite her
here. Did she think it would be easy for her to cin here when Renny is coming back? Tch! I'll feed her to
Renny myself!” 4
His shadows slowly grew horns at the thought of inviting Patricia and making her realize just how dangerous the
gshe was playing was. Moreover, everyone knew that getting into Zoren’s place was never a good thing for
others. Not that it was a lie there was struth to
eit.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Heh!” he snickered, but then realized his disappointment in Zoren wasn’t quenched yet. He glared back at the
mansion, grinding his teeth. “I'll tell Miss Penny! I'll tell her her husband isn’t behaving! And Old Mrs. Pierson
too!” 4
He would tell everyone who might not have the power to kick Patricia out but had the power to make her life a
living hell while she was in this devil's den!
“Just wait and see, Patricia Miller! I'll call Miss Penny now!”
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Meanwhile, when Zoren closed the door of his room, he reached out to the wall for support. He was exhausted,
yes, but right now, he could barely feel his legs. It was as though the lower half of his body was slipping away.
“No...” he whispered, dragging his feet to the bathroom, thinking a good night shower would bring down his
rising temperature.
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his weight on his grip to keep himself standing.
Slowly, he lifted his eyes to the mirror. His pupils dilated as his breathing turned deep, heavy, and controlled. He
kept his gaze fixed on the mirror without any change of expression.
Silence filled the bathroom, and even his own breathing was deafening. When he gulped, it sounded like a clap
amid the stifling silence. Zoren’s jaw tightened, his hand slowly balling into a tight fist.
CLANG!
Pieces of the shattered mirror fell into the sink as droplets of blood dripped onto them. Zoren’s knuckles were
still pressed against the shattered area of the mirror. Yet, despite his violent reaction, his expression remained
the s- shocked.
“I...” he whispered in dread. “...can’t see. It's all black.” 5