“Did those two try to harass you after the trial?"

No."

It was clear that the couple only picked on those they deemed weaker than themselves, and they were terrified of anyone they perceived to be stronger.

"That's good."

Claudia sent Bennett a questioning look.

"This issue has gone viral.

Are you sure it won't affect you?"

Many people mentioned Segarine Group while discussing the issue. That was why she was worried that it might affect Bennett's reputation negatively.

Bennett did not look concerned in the slightest, though.

“You stood up for your own rights. If it has any effect on me, it will be a good one."

Claudia thought Bennett's voice sounded much softer when he was talking to her, but maybe she was just imagining it.

Her face went hot at the thought of it.

Marcia headed home after supper, leaving Claudia and Bennett in the large villa.

The evening in Linmarsh during October was frosty and biting.

Claudia's arms started to feel cold after she stayed in the piano room for a while.

She checked her time on the phone. It was almost eight o'clock in the evening.. she'd better call it a day.

She closed the piano, picked up her phone and left the room.

Claudia put the piano lid down, grabbed her phone, and walked out of the room. She returned to the bedroom, retrieved a robe, and put it on. She then made her way to the study, but it was empty when she got there.

She wondered where Bennett was.

Claudia headed downstairs, but Bennett was still not in the Living room.

She was about to head down to the cellar to look for him when Bennett walked in the front door.

Her eyes widened a little in surprise.

"Did you go out?"

“No, I just answered a call in the garden.”