Shifting his gaze back to Claudia, he suggested, “Let's give her a taste of her own medicine."

Claudia recoiled slightly. "That. may not be the best course of action."

Still, the mere thought of such a plan ignited a spark of exhilaration within her. What was happening to her?

“Why not? You are my wife.”

The second instance of him verbalizing this left Claudia wondering if she could maintain her composed exterior much longer in the face of such sweet words.

She drew her Lips together, murmuring, “I'm not really your wife.”

She knew their marriage was only a facade.

“But you belong to me," he retorted, catching Claudia off guard. Her heartbeat quickened.

Bennett snorted. "Nobody is allowed to mistreat my woman."

A deep blush colored Claudia's cheeks.

Those were the most romantic words she had ever heard, and they filled her with warmth.

“Your assistant is searching for you,"

Bennett interrupted, his gaze trailing down to Claudia's reddened ears He swallowed before gesturing towards the window.

Snapping back to reality, Claudia turned her gaze outside the window. "I should go."

“Fine,”

He responded nonchalantly. Claudia exited the car, Bennett right behind her.

Upon seeing Claudia and Bennett, Joann hurried towards them, elated.

“Claudia, Trudy just called. She asked you to stay. She's on the way with her team to extend their apologies, admitting they were at fault."

This outcome didn't surprise Claudia. As she was about to respond, Joann swiveled to address Bennett, "Mr. Dreskin, thank you so much Without your assistance, Claudia might have been unfairly treated! She was supposed to be the main guest and the closing performer, yet they evicted her like that. It's outrageous!"

Claudia was taken aback, her face darkening.

Joann remained oblivious to the fact that Bennett played no part in this resolution.

Claudia could only shake her head in resignation.

Before Claudia had time to respond, Bennett swiftly grasped her hand, guiding her towards the awaiting vehicle.

Their car lingered a short distance behind them. Upon catching sight of Bennett, Trudy's resolve had solidified.