Chapter 167 No One Will Laugh at You

Especially the last sentence.

Even for a man like Benjamin Lawrence, who has seen all kinds of situations and lived for most of his life, it sent a shiver down his spine.

A chill of fear involuntarily seeped into his heart.

He knew very well.

This seemingly young man was not just paying lip service.

What he says, he can do.

Annie Lawrence watched him protect Joanna Lawrence, jealousy twisting her heart.

She had been trying to draw attention to herself.

Yet, this man had not even looked at her properly once.

Was her portrayal of vulnerability not enough?

This trick had always worked with men, ever since she was a child.

Hadn't David Benington fallen for it, step by step?

Men always have a soft spot for weak and pitiable women. These women arouse their sympathy and evoke a protective instinct in them.

This was her experience over the years and it had never failed.

Why doesn't it work with this man?