Chapter 641
The next second, Harriet felt a sudden movement and was pulled aside by Delbert, narrowly avoiding a dagger that had flown unexpectedly from behind her.
Harriet quickly withdrew her leg and turned around with a serious expression furrowing her brow, only to see a bulky figure with an ugly scarred face-the likely source of the thrown dagger. Beside this man were several underling-looking thugs, their faces less scarred than his.
When the man noticed Harriet turning to look at him, his face showed no sign of guilt.
Instead, he seemed defiant.
“What are you looking at? Scared by that knife? The one I threw just now wasn’t even aimed at you, so what are you afraid of?”
This man was Benjamin, who had been lying in wait with his gang.
He had planned to strike as soon as Harriet and Delbert passed by but didn’t expect the couple to start getting cozy next to the car, which was torturous for a single man like him!
Benjamin became instantly enraged and, in a fit of anger, threw the dagger he held.
He was about to state his purpose when he was contradicted by one of his own men.
“Benjamin, it looked like if this couple hadn’t dodged, they would have been hit directly by the flying knife. You may not have aimed at them, but your shot was off…”
Hearing his manr’s voice made Benjamin feel embarrassed.
He coughed lightly, pretending as if nothing had happened, and mentally noted the man who had spoken up, planning to settle the score later.
Benjamin then tried to act nonchalant as he addressed Harriet.
“Did you just find an exceptional jewel at the gems trading center? If you know what’s good for you, hand it over quickly. I might just spare your lives.” Upon hearing that, Harriet immediately understood Benjamin’s intentions.
This man referred to by his subordinates as Benjamin had heard about her exceptional jewel and had come specifically to rob her.
Was he unaware of her background?
It was indeed brave of him!
Harriet’s lips curved into a dangerous smile.
“Do you even know who I am to dare try taking the jewel from my hands?”
Benjamin continued to look fierce and didn’t show Harriet any kindness.
“I don’t care who you are. Hand over the jewel quickly. I might consider sparing your life!”
Where did this woman get her courage?
Surely she didn’t think that Benjamin had heard from Lily that she was just a commoner from a small rural area pretending to be some important personage! But Benjamin had to admit she played the part well.
He looked up at Harriet, who smiled mysteriously at him without any intention of handing over the jewel.
A wave of irritation surged within Benjamin, triggering his underlying unease and making him more aggressive.
“So you refuse to hand over the exceptional jewel? Then I’ll take it myself!”
With that, he stepped forward, reaching out to snatch the bag containing the precious stones from Delbert’s hands.
As Benjamin’s hand neared the bag, Delbert’s brows were deeply furrowed.
“You’re digging your own grave!”
He kicked out, striking Benjamin in the abdomen and sending him flying back a considerable distance.