Worship The Ground You Walk On novel Chapter 48

The office on the top floor of the Crawford Group was decorated in a dark style, which looked so relaxing and graceful. It felt a bit distant, but in a comfortable way.

Almost all the decorations were black and brown, which gave away Ben's personality. He was a man of high aspirations, a born conqueror, and had an imposing manner.

Hanna sat on the sofa and took a sip of the black coffee served by the secretary. She liked it to be sugar-free. That was her preference.

She was surprised that he still remembered this after so many years.

She somehow felt sentimental. As her long eyelashes slowly raised, she looked at Ben through the vapor. His profile was very handsome, and every move he made seemed so confident and steady.

“Is Claudia okay?” She suddenly asked. Her voice was plain, without any other intentions.

Ben looked sideways at her. Then he stared at her, narrowing his bright eyes.

“It has been raining for the past two days. Did she catch a cold?” Hanna asked again.

He still sat there silently, saying nothing.

Her eyebrows knitted and she asked, “Why are you so quiet? Did she catch a cold? Is it serious?”

She was asking those questions very nervously. Ben could tell she cared about Claudia, and the questions were sincere.

She wasn't faking. Ben was looking into her eyes. She took Claudia as her friend, and this was typical Hanna. She was always taking care of other people and seldom would she make herself the priority.

That was what Ben found hard to accept.

This was how Hanna was now, and this was also how she had been back then...

A girlfriend who Hanna grew up with told her she had feelings for Ben. The girl begged Hanna to give up on Ben. She sugar-coated her intention and played every trick she could. At last, Hanna gave up on her relationship with Ben for her.

Then old Mrs. Crawford passed away and her last will was unveiled to the public.

Ben had to marry Claudia because that was the only way for him to fulfill his grandmother's last will, so that he could obtain the heirship of the family group.

It had been so many years, but the pain and struggling felt like yesterday. His calm face became sullen.

He felt even more annoyed when thinking of this, but Hanna didn't read his mind. She thought something serious must have happened to Claudia, so she took out her mobile phone in a panic, and sent Claudia a message.

When she was focusing on texting, her arm was suddenly grabbed by Ben. He took over her phone forcefully and threw it away. Before Hanna could react, she had already been turned over. They were looking at each other face to face, breath blending.

“Is she the only topic you have with me?”

Hanna paused for a few seconds when she heard that.

Then she suddenly chuckled.

Her smile was very charming. The two pretty dimples and her glamorous look made it fabulous.

Seeing Ben's sullen eyes, Hanna couldn't help asking, “Why are you mad? Claudia is my friend, so are you! You should be happy that I'm getting along so well with your wife!”

Happy?

That word came to be very harsh to Ben.

Why would he be happy?

The ex that he couldn't get over with suddenly showed up. She was talking about nothing but another woman. How could he be happy?

“Ben, you should be aware of the fact that you're married now.” She sounded hesitant, but she was surely indicating something. Then she continued, “I don't care what you have in your mind, but above all, you should care more about Claudia. She's your wife!”

Ben closed his eyes for a few seconds to avoid the intense confrontation. Then he let go of her and turned back to pick up a cigarette.

As soon as he held it in his mouth, Hanna took it away and said, “You should quit smoking.”

He looked at her with anger surging deep in his chest, but for some reason, he couldn't take it on her.