A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo) novel Chapter 8

Benson had waited in his office all day, fully expecting Sierra to come and apologize. But as the workday neared its end, Sophie casually mentioned that Sierra had taken the company staff out for dinner.

Furious, Benson grabbed his keys and drove straight to the restaurant. By the time he arrived, he caught the tail end of Sierra's announcement—she was resigning.

A surge of inexplicable anger ignited in his chest.

Sierra turned to face him. Benson's bloodshot eyes burned with frustration, his emotions barely contained.

Behind him, Sophie stood in her white gown, her delicate, practiced expression firmly in place.

"Yes, I'm resigning. I've already completed all my tasks. Tomorrow, I'll hand everything over to Mr. Gray," Sierra said coldly.

Benson gripped her wrist tightly, almost without realizing it. "Who permitted you to leave? I won't approve it!" he demanded.

His grip was firm enough to hurt, and Sierra frowned.

"Let go," she said sharply.

For a moment, Sophie couldn't hide her glee. She had been hoping Sierra would leave, waiting for this chance to have more time with Benson.

But still, she couldn't shake the suspicion that this might all be a ploy, a game Sierra was playing to get Benson's attention.

At last, Benson released Sierra's wrist, though his glare remained as sharp as ever. "Have you had enough of this tantrum yet?"

"Are you done yet?" Sierra snapped back. Her gaze flickered briefly to Sophie before she continued, her voice like ice. "I've already stepped aside so you and Sophie can be together. What more do you want from me?"

Her words hit Benson like a slap. For a moment, his anger faltered, replaced by a flicker of satisfaction. In his mind, Sierra still cared about him. She was only acting this way because she loved him too much.

Feeling emboldened, Benson softened his tone slightly. "You've misunderstood Sophie, I only see her as a little sister. I've just been looking out for her, that's all."

"Sister?" Sierra let out a cold laugh. "You're telling me she's just your sister after I saw you two kissing? Benson, do you think I'm that stupid?"

Benson frowned. "What kissing? What nonsense are you spouting?"

Next to him, Sophie's face immediately changed. She stepped forward, grabbing Sierra by the arm with a look of desperation.

"Sierra, I know you're mad at Mr. Gray because of me. This is all my fault. I'm willing to leave the company. Please, I'm begging you, don't break up with Mr. Gray."