Chapter 22:

Chapter 22:

"You're not slandering Benjamin, are you?" Katherine was a little angry at the man's accusations in front of her. So far, what she saw was only a good impression to Benjamin; of course, the two of them were very close to being in a relationship soon.

Hearing bad things about the man she had a crush on, of course, she felt disapproved.

"Uh... So you like the guy. Then I'll make you see the true color of h- Forget it, your business is none of my business."

"Anyway, I just wanted to meet him; you think a thief is a kind person?"

"The thing I've been working on for months has been stolen from my hands; here, you're making fun of me. Don't you have a heart?"

Eddie could only say with a rhetorical question.

On the other hand, Katherine lowered her head, she felt a little guilty, inwardly she said: 'What if Benjamin does like this guy named Eddie says?' Various questions began to appear in her head.

She was a graduate of a well-known university; of course, stealing other people's projects was a very disgraceful thing.

"I'll make you meet Benjamin. But what if you're just accusing him?"

"If I am in the wrong one, then I will immediately apologize to him; if necessary, I will compensate him with money."

"But what if your friend is at fault?" Eddie asked back.

In short, this is gambling. Of course, Eddie wasn't going to lose; after all, he was the one who arranged this, hehe...

Katherine started biting her lip. "Then what do you want?"

"Huh? Didn't you decide this yourself? Surely you don't want to benefit yourself, do you?"

"I-if Benjamin is indeed that kind of person, th-then I won't speak to him again!"

Katherine started her idea; of course, she was worried; what if her guess was wrong?

"What? What's the point of betting like that, not interacting with him anymore? Whether you want to keep in touch with him or not is none of my business."

"Forget it, how about you treat me some food? Maybe pizza, burgers, and coke drink."

Eddie rejected Katherine's suggestion. Instead, he made a very funny bet.

On the other hand, Katherine was surprised; she chuckled slightly after hearing Eddie's bet. Pizza? Hamburger? What... "Alright, if you're right, then I'll treat you a meal. Also, don't forget your promise."

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This suspicious action was clearly caught by Katherine's eyes. Her feelings turned sour, she immediately asked: "Benjamin, do you know Eddie?"

Benjamin bowed his head, he replied: "I don't know him; I only met him once." The acting that Eddie and Benjamin are currently doing is really excellent!

"You better tell the truth, Ben! You're not tricking me, are you? I hate people who like to lie!"

Katherine growled; all her good feelings for Benjamin were fading. She felt she had been betrayed by the person she loved...

"What makes you think that I was the culprit? You have no proof!" Benjamin tried to hold on.

"Because at that time, you were the only one interviewing me! The day after that, the paper I had been working on was in the newspapers."

"And it didn't even mention my name. This must be entirely your plan; just admit it!"

Eddie showed solid evidence for the accusations leveled against him.

Eddie began to play the evidence of the conversation he had with Benjamin.

Seeing this evidence, Benjamin's legs immediately went limp...

"I confess... At that time, I received a commission from someone. He asked me to pretend to interview you. I was wrong, please don't report this to my boss. Otherwise, I will lose my job..."

Benjamin confessed with a sad sigh.

"Look, I've already proved it to you; indeed, this guy is not a good man!"

Eddie poured gasoline on the fire.

*Pa!!!*

Suddenly there was a thunderous slap.

Benjamin received a slap from Katherine on the cheek. "You bastard, I misjudged you; I really am a fool!"

"You liar, don't ever call me again; I don't want to see you!"

Then Katherine ran off sobbing, her chest aching while tears rolled down her cheeks.

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