How the hell did a thief make it through the gate and was trying to gain entry into the building at this time of the night?

The silence from the other end of the line didn't sit right with Aurora. She fiddled with her earphones and said, "Cece, what's wrong? Did you hear what I said? Are you still there?”

“I'm scared, Aurora. I think a thief is trying to break into my house."

The second Claudia said those words, the front door swung open. A familiar figure appeared and trotted in. Claudia recoiled with her phone in hand. Her mouth also dropped open.

On the other end of the line, Aurora flew into protection advisor mode.

“Oh, my God! Go hide somewhere before the thief gets in. I'll call the police. Give me your address. Also, log out of the game ASAP. We can exchange messages on WhatsApp. End the call now. Otherwise, the thief will hear your voice and know that you are home alone."

Claudia was too stunned to speak.

Her face darkened at the sight of the man who just walked in.

Aurora had long ended the call. With her phone still in hand, Claudia stared at Bennett who was walking into the living room. She feigned a smile and uttered, "You are back!"

“why do you Look so shocked? Didn't Jackson send you my schedule?"

He was clearly insinuating that she should have known he was returning home today.

With guilt written all over her face, Claudia fiddled with her fingers and said, "He did. I'm just surprised because I thought you would come back tomorrow since today is practically over."

The game had been so distracting that she had failed to notice that Bennett was supposed to be home today.

Glancing at his watch, Bennett asked, "Why are you still up? Shouldn't you be in bed already?"

“Ermm... I've been having trouble sleeping recently."

Claudia avoided his eyes. She was a bad liar, so she was scared that

Bennett would be able to see through the ruse with his sharp eyes.

After yanking his tie loose, Bennett unbuttoned his collar, revealing his collarbone. He then glanced at her.

“And why is that?"

“I don't really know. The house just seemed so empty in your absence. I'm not used to being alone, so boredom has been killing me."

Claudia shrugged, feeling that it was a lame excuse.

A swooshing sound suddenly came from her phone which was now on the sofa. It was followed by a robotic voice that said, “Defeated!” Bennett took a look at the phone and then back at her.

“You lost the

Words failed Claudia at this moment.