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Chapter 931 Eat Up

More than ten minutes later, Darius was still scolding Benjamin. It was such an awkward situation for Arissa.

Feeling guilty and full of remorse, she kept her head down.

Noticing her reaction, Benjamin interjected Darius, who spoke at the other end of the line.

“Let’s end the call here, Dad. I’m having a meal with Issa.”

“You should’ve told me that earlier. Go ahead and eat up. I shan’t disturb my daughter-in-law when she’s having her meal.”

Darius disconnected the call right after he finished his sentence.

The corners of Benjamin’s mouth twitched. He looked straight at Arissa and teased, “Dad cares about you so much.”

“Are you envious?” Arissa asked as she gazed at him.

“Do I need to?” he questioned in return after letting out a snort.

Arissa could not help but chuckle under her breath. “Eat up, Darling!”

As she spoke, she put a piece of steak on his plate.

The man felt exceptionally comfortable listening to her gentle voice.

His eyes glinted with an unfathomable emotion as a tingling sensation spread over his body.

“Repeat that.” Benjamin’s voice was deep and husky, sounding exceedingly alluring.

“Eat up!” The tips of Arissa’s ears had already reddened.

Frowning, Benjamin raised his hand and gently knocked her on the head.

She rubbed her head and sat farther away from him before resuming eating.

Benjamin followed suit and inched close to her. They were so close that his thigh was touching hers.

At that moment, Arissa could feel the warmth from his thigh permeating into her skin through the fabric of his pants.

Feeling a fluttering pulse, she withdrew her legs. Much to her surprise, the man approached her again, and their thighs were even closer by then.

She raised her head to look at the man. Her lips naturally twitched when she saw that he was leisurely eating as if nothing had happened.

“Open your mouth.”

All of a sudden, he took a piece of meat and was prepared to feed it to her.

She blinked and looked right into the man’s deep eyes. His dark eyes are like a mysterious whirlpool devouring people’s souls.

As she naturally opened her mouth, Benjamin stretched his hand over and fed her.

Once again, her gaze met with his passionate gaze. At that instant, she felt her cheeks beginning to heat up.

Calmly, she turned her head away and chewed the meat. Nevertheless, she could sense that the man was still gazing at her.

She turned her head, only to see that he was still looking at her.

“Why are you looking at me?” she grumbled coyly.

Seeing Benjamin curl his thin lips into a devilish smile made her heart race. At that moment, she looked like a young girl who was madly in love.

“Is it good?” Benjamin asked softly as he looked at her with a tender gaze.

“Mm-hmm…” Arissa gave a slight nod.

He then took another piece of meat and fed it to her again.

After swallowing it, she uttered, “You should eat, too. The food doesn’t taste as good when it turns cold.”

Benjamin kept his gaze on her for a little longer before he continued eating.

After that, Ethen came in. However, seeing that the husband and wife were having their meal, he quietly left the room.

After Benjamin had his fill, he set his fork down and took a paper towel to wipe his mouth.

“Finish off this and eat up this as well,” said Benjamin.

Taken aback, Arissa looked at him. “You’ve already eaten your fill?”

“Yes.”

After giving her a once-over, Benjamin stood up and strode toward his desk. Then, he asked Ethen to come over.

Arissa turned to glance at the man before continuing her meal. He didn’t eat much.

Soon, Ethen came in and greeted, “Mr. Graham.”

“How are things going?” Benjamin questioned in an intimidating manner.

“I’ve settled it,” Ethen reported.

Benjamin nodded in response. “Bring Arissa’s desk in and place it here.”

Both Ethen and Arissa were at a loss for words.

“Why do you want to move my desk here?” She looked at Benjamin in puzzlement.

“Now!” Benjamin ordered.

His word immediately brought Ethen back to his senses. “Understood, Mr. Graham.”

After that, Ethen swiftly returned to work and carried out the order.

Arissa set her fork down and walked over. “How am I going to work if you move my desk here?”

“You’ll work here from today onward.”

Even though Benjamin spoke impassively, his tone was naturally authoritative.

Arissa was momentarily stunned. Seconds later, she queried, “I’m going to work in your office?”

“Yes.”

Benjamin cast her a glance and expounded, “To prevent you from being bullied.”

 

Chapter 932 Working In The CEO Office

Arissa was nonplussed. “You had already spoken up for me, no? Nobody dares to bully me anymore.”

Those who dislike me would continue to despise me regardless of my working location. Of course, those bullies would still think of a way to bully me if they desired to do so. But since Benjamin had already gotten rid of those bullies today, I reckon the others will not be so foolish as to pick on the boss’ wife after that.

“Well, that makes sense. However, I can protect you better if you’re constantly under my watch. Otherwise, Dad will scold me if someone bullies you again.”

Benjamin fixated his gaze on her without a hint of condemnation.

Feeling sorry, Arissa promised, “I’ll explain everything to Dad when I see him.”

She sneaked a look at Benjamin upon finishing her sentence.

“Dad may think that I was the one who instructed you to explain it.”

Benjamin pursed his lips after saying that, and his words rendered Arissa speechless.

“My office will be your workspace from now on. Hurry up and eat!” Benjamin instructed, gesturing at the dining table.

Arissa glanced at him before turning around to continue her meal.

At the same time, Ethen had already arrived with his subordinates, carrying Arissa’s desk.

He was so efficient that he had also brought along Arissa’s stationery and documents.

“Where should we place it, Mr. Graham?” Ethen inquired.

Benjamin gestured to the space next to him, commanding, “Move it here.”

Ethen hesitated for a second before asking his subordinates to bring the desk over. With that, Arissa’s desk was placed right next to Benjamin’s.

Having witnessed the whole scene, Arissa was at a loss for words.

Gosh! How should I work when we’re sitting next to each other? Moreover, people will be coming in… It doesn’t seem appropriate, no?

“I’ll just sit outside,” Arissa suggested as she looked at Benjamin.

Unfortunately for her, Benjamin merely swept his gaze over her, not changing his decision.

Under the command of Ethen, his subordinates got Arissa’s desk ready within a short time.

The computer and the files were all placed in the same place as she had before.

“Mr. Graham and Mrs. Graham, it’s all ready to use,” said Ethen.

Benjamin was satisfied after taking a look.

Then, he ordered Ethen, “Instruct the logistics department to purchase some wedding favors and distribute them to every employee.”

“Right away!” Ethen responded with a smile and left the room to get things done as soon as possible.

After the meal, Arissa cleaned up the dining table.

She gathered the waste and put it outside the office before approaching Benjamin.

As she looked at her desk, which was placed side-by-side with Benjamin’s, she was utterly speechless.

“How can you establish your authority like this?” she questioned.

Benjamin lifted his gaze to look at her. “What’s wrong with this? Why would I lose my authority?”

Arissa pursed her lips. “You’ll be monitoring me all the time. I’ll feel uneasy while working…” Her lips were set in a pout.

He let out a chortle of delight and leaned against the back of his chair.

“Then, what do you suggest? How should we place it?” Benjamin’s eyes crinkled with joy as he fixated his gaze on her.

When their gazes met the next moment, Arissa blushed crimson.

“Uh, I think it’s better to place it this way. Or perhaps put it near the door?” she suggested as she gesticulated at the door.

Benjamin felt that the door was too far from him. “Put it here, then. At a right angle.”

Arissa was delighted when he agreed to her suggestion. With that, she placed her desk at a right angle to Benjamin’s desk.

When she eventually sat down, she immediately met Benjamin’s deep eyes.

Oh… It seems like he can keep a better eye on me this way.

“You can’t move it anymore. We’ll return home if you intend to move it again,” Benjamin warned domineeringly.

Arissa pursed her lips and queried, “Won’t I disturb you if I work here?”

She thought her colleagues in the same department still needed to look for her to report work progress occasionally.

“You’ll be the CEO’s secretary-cum-the head of the IT department from now onward.”

Arissa did not feel happy even though she had been promoted. In contrast, she felt distressed.

I know he’s been planning for this to happen, but I’d never thought he’d decide it for real.

“What if a staff from the IT department comes looking for me? Won’t we disturb you?”

“I’ll get another manager to manage the IT department. You’ll have the supervisory role, making sure they complete their work. From now onward, complete what I’ve instructed you to do and supervise your subordinates with a hands-off approach,” Benjamin expounded.

Arissa was surprised to hear that. Is he trying to lessen my workload?

 

Chapter 933 An Official Announcement

“What’s the pay like?” Arissa smiled at Benjamin. Benjamin raised his brows and asked, “I’ve already given you my card, no? Why are you still asking me about your pay?”

Arissa pursed her lips. “It’s not the same. This is something I earn on my own.” With the money she made, she could spend however she wanted.

Benjamin’s lips twitched. Upon seeing how excited she was, he said gently, “I’m giving you a raise!”

“Thank you, Mr. Graham!” Arissa was elated. Benjamin snorted in response. Arissa glanced at him and got up to pour him a glass of water. “Have some water, Mr. Graham.”

Benjamin sized her up and urged, “Get some rest.” He took his phone, then logged onto the account that Ethen had signed up for him and announced the marriage.

Arissa didn’t know what he was up to. She asked inquisitively, “What are you doing?”

Benjamin raised his head and smiled. “I’ve announced our marriage!”

Arissa stared at him for a moment before inching closer to him. She was stunned when she saw the Twitter account Benjamin was using. It’s only been a few seconds, but he has already received a hundred thousand likes for his announcement! And he has tens of millions of followers.

Arissa quickly whipped out her own phone to check the announcement. To her dismay, Twitter had crashed, and she couldn’t even log in.

Benjamin’s announcement was as domineering and direct as his words.

He wrote: Arissa York is now my wife!

He had even attached a photo of their marriage certificates to the announcement.

Although he didn’t tag Arissa on the announcement, Arissa’s number of followers on Twitter suddenly increased tremendously as well. However, she couldn’t see it because she still couldn’t log in.

In an instant, all the media outlets were reporting about it, so it was all over the internet.

In fact, the news about the rich and powerful Benjamin getting married caused multiple social media platforms to crash for a long while.

“I can’t log in!” Arissa shot Benjamin a glance.

Benjamin looked at her phone and said, “Forget about it, then. Go and get some rest.”

Benjamin rose to his feet and dragged her to the private lounge.

“I’m not tired!” Arissa looked at Benjamin.

“Just lie down for a while. We’re bringing the kids out tonight!” Benjamin still hadn’t fulfilled the promise he had made to the kids. If I don’t bring them out tonight, their impression of me is going to worsen.

“Why don’t we just bring them out during the weekend?” Arissa suggested. She was too lazy to bring them out that night, as she planned to visit Mary at the hospital.

“We’re going to the Old Manor this weekend!” Benjamin shot her a glance before going to the closet and bringing a set of pajamas out for her. “Get changed and accompany me to bed.”

With that, Benjamin turned around and went to the restroom.

Arissa looked in the direction of the restroom, then spun around and got changed.

The moment she was done buttoning up, she could sense that someone was staring at her.

Unsurprisingly, she turned around and met Benjamin’s passionate eyes. How long has he been standing there and watching me?

“You were fast!” Arissa blushed.

“Yeah!”

Arissa could feel her heart thumping wildly when Benjamin walked toward her.

“I need to use the restroom!” Arissa scurried away.

Benjamin was amused when he saw how embarrassed she was. She gets embarrassed so easily.

“Be quick!” Benjamin said as he walked to the bed.

Arissa went into the restroom and closed the door behind her.

When she came out, she saw Benjamin sitting at the side of the bed.

Her heart skipped a beat because the man wouldn’t stop staring at her.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Come here,” Benjamin said seductively, his lips curved into a smirk.

His voice was deep and magnetic.

Arissa merely cast him a glance before walking to the other side of the bed.

Benjamin narrowed his eyes when he saw that. Oh, this woman!

He turned around and inched toward her.

Arissa was on her phone, and those platforms were still down, so she still couldn’t log in.

 

 

Chapter 934 Acting Dumb

Benjamin snatched her phone away and threw it to the side. “Don’t play with your phone when you sleep!” Arissa glanced at him in response.

Benjamin pulled her in and let her lie on top of him. She wanted to move back toward the other side, but the man held her waist tightly to prevent her from doing that.

“Where are you going?” “I’m going to sleep on the other side!” As they exchanged glances, Benjamin lifted her chin and went in for a kiss.

Arissa quickly turned her head, and Benjamin ended up kissing her cheek. “Didn’t you say we were going to sleep?” Arissa’s heart raced.

“Yes!” Benjamin kissed her neck, causing Arissa to shudder and feel a tingling sensation all over her body.

He then gave her a few pecks behind her ears. Arissa could feel her ears burning. If he keeps this up, how am I getting any sleep?

Fortunately for her, Benjamin held back and stopped teasing her. Yet, she could still feel him breathing down her neck.

“Perhaps I should just sleep on the other side,” she whispered. Benjamin took in her blushing cheeks. His eyes darkened, and he started breathing heavily.

“You go ahead and sleep first. I need to use the restroom.” Benjamin got out of bed and headed to the restroom. Arissa was baffled as she watched him walk away. Didn’t he just use the restroom?

When she heard the sound of running water, she couldn’t help but glance in that direction. She waited, but the man stayed inside the restroom for quite a long while.

Seeing that he wasn’t coming out anytime soon, she picked up her phone and saw the news of their marriage.

Just then, her phone rang. Arissa was slightly stunned when she saw that it was a call from Bradley. Finally, he’s calling me!

“Bradley!”

“Boss, did you and Mr. Graham get married?” Bradley had seen the news, so he called her to get confirmation.

“We did,” Arissa answered. “It took long enough for you to ring me up! How are things on your end?”

“Everything is back to normal now.” Bradley chuckled. “Boss, when will I get to attend your wedding reception?”

“Next month!” Arissa roughly told him the date. “Come back when it’s time.”

“Sure!” Bradley was overjoyed. “Congratulations to you and Mr. Graham!”

“We collected our marriage certificates yesterday.” Arissa smiled.

“Then why did Mr. Graham only announce it today?” Bradley was puzzled.

“Something came up yesterday, so he only announced it today.” Arissa glanced at the restroom. “You’ve been in Rutaceae Village for a while now. Are there any updates on the information I asked you to look into?”

“Huh?” Bradley froze momentarily. “Boss, didn’t I inform you already? That was all.”

Arissa narrowed her eyes. She wanted to question further, but Bradley said he had something to attend to and immediately hung up the phone.

Arissa gritted her teeth. There must be something he’s not telling me. Is it something about Tim that I can’t know?

When Benjamin came out and saw that she was in deep thought, he arched a brow and asked, “What are you thinking about?”

Arissa regained her senses and turned to look at Benjamin. “Benjamin, did Tim have a hard time in Rutaceae Village? Was he bullied by someone?”

Benjamin’s eyes gleamed. He got into the bed and hugged her, running his fingers through her hair. “Why would you think so all of a sudden?”

Arissa gazed at him and said, “Bradley called me just now. When I asked him about Tim, he changed the topic and hung up on me.”

A glint flashed across Benjamin’s eyes when he heard that. “Stop overthinking.”

Arissa pursed her lips. “You know something, do you?”

“What do I know?” Benjamin raised his brows.

Arissa was frustrated. He’s acting dumb again.

“You’re asking the obvious, and you’re also avoiding the topic!” Arissa turned away from him.

Benjamin looked at her and touched her hair. Should I tell her?

 

Chapter 935 The Punishment She Deserves

Benjamin sighed softly and caressed her head. “I’ll tell you!” Arissa quickly turned back. “So you do know!” “I didn’t want you to know because I didn’t want you to worry about Tim.” “Speak!” Arissa urged after leaning toward him.

Benjamin’s heart softened when he saw how watery her eyes were. “In order to make ends meet, Tim had to carry coals down the mountain with the other kids in Rutaceae Village.” Arissa felt a sharp pain in her heart. “He was still so little…”

She recalled the time when she saw those coal mine workers from afar. That was so dangerous…

Benjamin pulled her into his embrace and caressed her head. He comforted her, “He doesn’t have to live a tough life anymore!”

Arissa suddenly choked up. It’s my fault he had to suffer. I’m so useless. “I’ve failed to protect him!”

“It wasn’t your fault.” Benjamin lowered his head and kissed her forehead. Arissa sniffled and suppressed her sorrow. “When is the court hearing for Danna’s case?”

“Next Monday. You want to go?”

Arissa nodded, her eyes filled with hatred. I want to see Danna get the punishment she deserves. “Sure. I’ll bring you there.” Benjamin rested his chin on her shoulder.

Arissa bobbed her head. “I want to see her get punished!” “Don’t worry. I’ll make sure she never gets out.” A malicious glint flashed across Benjamin’s eyes. After that, he kissed her eyelid and crooned, “Go to sleep.”

Arissa felt a great sense of security as she breathed in his smell and listened to his strong heartbeat. “You didn’t let me down, Benjamin.”

“Did you think I have no rationality left in me?” Benjamin raised his brows and smiled at her. That woman tricked me and almost caused the death of my kid. Why would I ever let that slide?

“No. I thought you loved her. I was worried that you would be soft on her.”

Benjamin lifted her chin and looked at her with his dark eyes. “Do you still think so now?”

Arissa’s heart started racing when she met his fiery eyes.

“No,” she mumbled.

“No?” Benjamin’s lips quirked up.

Arissa pouted and cast him a quick glance before averting her gaze. “You don’t love her anymore!”

Benjamin hummed seductively in response.

Arissa’s heart did a somersault.

He then leaned forward and kissed her passionately.

All of a sudden, the initially silent private lounge was filled with moans.

Arissa was turned on, and before she knew it, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back.

Upon getting a positive response from her, Benjamin rolled over and pinned her down before deepening the kiss.

Right then, the desires that he had suppressed in the restroom earlier sprang to life again.

Right when Arissa could barely catch her breath and things were about to escalate, her phone rang.

“My phone!” Arissa recomposed herself and held Benjamin’s hands that were on her waist.

Benjamin had no choice but to stop what he was doing and move away from her to grab her phone.

He furrowed his brows when he saw that it was a call from Gavin. Why is he always calling her?

“Who is it?” Arissa craned her neck and glanced at the phone screen.

“It’s Gavin!”

Seeing that Benjamin was about to decline the call, Arissa immediately snatched the phone away and glared at him. “What’s the matter with you? Why would you decline your son’s call?”

Benjamin ended up lying down with his arms wrapped around her.

Lying on top of him, Arissa answered the phone.

“Gavin.”

“Mommy, do you know Daddy has announced the marriage?”

 

 

 

Chapter 936 You Are the Boss

Arissa beamed when she heard the excitement in Gavin’s voice. “I know!” Gavin giggled in response. Shortly after, the voices of Tim, Zachary, Oliver, Jasper, and Jesse rang out from the phone.

“Mommy! We already saw the news!” “Mommy! A lot of people are congratulating you and Mr. Graham!”

“Mommy, your fanbase has grown exponentially!” “Mommy, I like what Mr. Graham did.”

“Mommy, from now on, no one will dare to bully you anymore!” Arissa was amused. “Sweethearts, wasn’t it laggy for you guys? I couldn’t even log in. The platform crashed.”

“Mommy, we can! You have a lot more fans now!” Zachary said. Arissa smiled. “Sweetheart—”

Suddenly, Benjamin snatched her phone away. She turned to look at him. “Is that what you guys pay attention to in class? Isn’t it time for you guys to take a nap now?” Benjamin asked.

There was silence for a while before Gavin said, “We’ve had enough sleep.”

“Well, unlike you guys, your mommy hasn’t slept yet! Don’t disturb your mommy’s sleep.”

Arissa was rendered speechless when she heard that. “What are you on about? The kids weren’t disturbing me!”

Immediately, Benjamin hung up the phone. Arissa was dumbfounded.

The children, too, were caught by surprise. Daddy is so domineering! How could he hang up the phone and stop us from talking to Mommy?

Tim looked slightly dejected when he saw how angry the other kids were. We weren’t done talking to Mommy yet.

“Didn’t Mr. Graham say Mommy hasn’t slept yet? Let’s give Mommy time to rest,” Tim said. “Tim, that was an excuse Mr. Graham made up. He just wants to have Mommy all to himself!” Jasper snickered.

“Why would he do that?” Tim was confused. Oliver pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose and said cheekily, “Mr. Graham wants to have some time alone with Mommy, and he thinks we’re third wheels!”

Tim gaped in shock. Gavin and Zachary couldn’t help but laugh when they saw Tim’s expression. “Daddy is with Mommy!” Gavin smiled gleefully.

Although Zachary and the others said they wanted to test Benjamin, they were glad that Benjamin and Arissa were together.

Over at Graham Group, Arissa fumed, “Don’t ever take my phone away again! I wasn’t done talking to the kids!”

Benjamin couldn’t help but give her lips a peck when he saw her pouting. Arissa blushed and quickly turned away.

“You don’t have to talk to them for so long, do you? Don’t you need to rest?” Benjamin pinched her cheek dotingly.

Arissa shied away again and ended up burying herself in Benjamin’s embrace. His musky and masculine scent is so addictive. She couldn’t help sniffing him discreetly.

Benjamin looked down at her. “Are you still going to sleep?”

Arissa’s heart fluttered when she heard his hoarse voice. “It’s time to go to work.” She wanted to take her phone, but Benjamin hugged her and said, “Just take a nap!”

“What if I’m late to work?”

Benjamin’s lips twitched. “Are you worried about getting a pay cut?”

“Of course!” However, if she were to get a pay cut, she would still get paid handsomely.

“I’m giving you permission to be late for once!”

“Well, you’re the boss, aren’t you? Whatever you say!”

“Whatever I say?”

Arissa’s heart almost stopped beating. I better stop talking. Otherwise, I’m going to fall into his trap. In fact, I feel like he’s just waiting for me to get tricked!

“Why aren’t you responding?” Benjamin lowered his head and stared right into her eyes.

Arissa rolled her eyes at him. “Do you still want to sleep?”

“I do!” Benjamin planted a kiss on her ear.

 

Chapter 937 You Are Finally Official

Thankfully, Benjamin stopped after that, although he continued holding her. Snuggling against the man’s chest and listening to his strong and steady heartbeat, Arissa could not help but smile.

Benjamin looked down at the head that was playfully rubbing against his chest and said in a hoarse voice, “Stop moving!” The woman paused immediately and chuckled under her breath.

“If you continue moving, I will do something else to you. Do you want that?” Benjamin whispered into Arissa’s ears. Arissa was intoxicated by the man’s magnetic voice.

Her ears started turning red, and she could feel her body burning. Taking in the woman’s red cheeks, Benjamin could not help but feel something stirring inside of him. However, he kept his desires under control, as he wanted Arissa to get some rest.

Soon, Benjamin managed to cool himself down, and Arissa started feeling sleepy. The couple took a short nap together before Benjamin headed back to work.

He summoned Ethen when he was back in his office. “Mr. Graham, how can I help you?” Ethen asked softly. He guessed Arissa was resting in the lounge, as he did not see her in her seat.

“Stop all collaborations with the Adams family, and make sure that Rosetta never sets foot in this building ever again!” Benjamin instructed with a cold and grim expression.

Ethen froze for a moment before replying, “Understood!” Mr. Graham must be really mad at Rosetta this time. He’s not willing to let the matter slide despite being good friends with Mr. Adams.

“Should we let Mr. Adams…” Ethen decided to remind Benjamin. “Don’t bother about him,” Benjamin replied in a frosty tone as he was losing patience.

“Understood!” Ethen answered and then left, seeing that Benjamin did not have any further instructions for him. “Wait a second.” Benjamin stopped Ethen.

“Yes, Mr. Graham?” Ethen turned around at once. “Get someone to bring some fruits and snacks here,” Benjamin instructed with a placid expression on his face.

“All right!” Ethen replied, grinning. Benjamin swept a glance at Ethen, who then put on a serious face again. “Mr. Graham, congratulations! You’re finally official!”

Ethen slid out of the door immediately after saying that. Benjamin cocked his brows. Finally official?

Benjamin snorted lightly, but deep down, he felt great about it. Arissa only woke up at two in the afternoon. Realizing how late it was, she quickly washed up and headed out.

As she opened the door, she paused to listen to the sounds outside. After making sure that there was no one around, Arissa opened the door softly, then poked her head out to take a peek.

“Just come out if you’re awake,” Benjamin said without turning his head.

Arissa was shocked. Does this man have eyes behind his head?

She walked over after closing the door to the lounge.

Looking at Benjamin’s side profile curiously, Arissa asked, “How did you know I was awake?”

Benjamin turned to face her. When she met his deep eyes, her heart started racing.

“I have a good sense of hearing,” Benjamin reminded her.

Arissa walked to her seat after giving him a look.

His sense of hearing is way too good. I was so soft just now. How could he have heard me?

“Finish the food.”

Arissa noticed the snacks and fruits on her desk. “Aren’t you eating as well?”

“Those are for you. I’m not hungry,” the man replied and carried on working.

Arissa sat down, then grabbed something to eat while turning on her computer, a sweet sensation spreading within her.

A while later, she felt slightly embarrassed when she noticed that she was chewing rather loudly.

She brought the plate over to Benjamin and brought a piece of snack to his mouth.

Benjamin looked up.

“Have some too!” Arissa said while stuffing the snack into his mouth.

She wouldn’t feel so self-conscious if Benjamin ate together with her.

After Benjamin swallowed the food, Arissa quickly fed him another piece before putting one into her mouth.

Benjamin looked at the woman, surprised that she was so proactive all of a sudden.

“What’s the matter?”

“Nothing!” Arissa replied with an innocent expression.

Benjamin stretched out his arm and pulled her toward him.

“If there’s nothing, why are you feeding me?”

 

Chapter 938 Spending A Million on Gift Cards

Arissa put on an even more innocent look when she noticed the man’s teasing gaze. She started stuffing pieces of food inside her mouth while she struggled out of the man’s grip.

After walking back to her seat, she said, “I just felt slightly embarrassed that I was eating alone!”

Benjamin froze for a moment before looking at the woman in amusement. Arissa averted his gaze and continued to snack while working.

Benjamin only retracted his gaze after a while. “There’s no one else here. Why would you feel embarrassed?”

The corners of Arissa’s lips twitched. “I’m worried that I’ll disturb you if I’m the only one eating!” Benjamin chuckled when he heard that. Oh, she’s feeling self-conscious that she’s the only one eating.

“I didn’t say that you were disturbing me.” If Benjamin was concerned about that, he wouldn’t have asked Ethen to prepare all that food.

Just then, Arissa’s phone pinged with messages from the employee’s group chat. She tapped into the messages out of curiosity, and when she saw what was written, her eyes went wide.

The group chat was flooded with wishes for her and Benjamin. Arissa blinked a few times. Why is everyone suddenly so excited?

She scrolled through the chat and saw that everyone was sending gift cards in celebration of their marriage.

Most of those gift cards only had minimum amounts in them, valued at less than a hundred, as the purpose of that was just to hype up the atmosphere in the group.

Feeling entertained, Arissa could not resist snatching a gift card for herself. Ethen is just too funny. Someone in the group noticed her action, and everyone started mentioning her in the chat.

The vice CEO texted: Welcome, Mrs. Graham! The rest followed, and soon, the chat was flooded with the same message. The vice CEO texted again: Mrs. Graham, send us a gift card too!

Arissa felt a little awkward when she saw that. As everyone was cheering her on, she had no choice but to send a gift card of a few hundred.

Seeing that it was a rather substantial amount, everyone thanked Arissa happily.

When Benjamin looked up, he saw Arissa staring at her phone with a wide smile on her face. He couldn’t help but feel curious, as her phone had been pinging. “What are you doing?”

“I’m just chatting with everyone…”

Arissa only realized who she was talking to after saying that. The next moment, she looked up and smiled sheepishly, feeling embarrassed that she had been caught skiving.

It’s so inconvenient sharing an office with him! She had thought that Benjamin would be angry with her, but it turned out that he was merely curious.

“It’s the employee’s group chat.” Arissa glanced at him. Benjamin raised his brows, remembering that such a group chat indeed existed.

“Let me have a look.”

Arissa eyed the man, feeling rather reluctant to go over. However, she only hesitated slightly before passing him the phone.

“Aren’t you in the group chat as well?”

“No,” Benjamin replied while scrolling through the messages in the group chat.

Arissa’s lips twitched.

After a while of scrolling, Benjamin noticed the gift card sent by Arissa.

“You sent a gift card that was worth only a few hundred?”

Arissa blinked. “Mm-hmm. Is there a problem with that?”

Benjamin said nothing in response when he noticed Arissa’s innocent look.

As he continued scrolling through the messages, he saw the gift card sent by Ethen that was worth only ten.

Am I paying my special assistant too little? Is he that hard up?

Benjamin passed the phone back to Arissa and picked up his own phone to transfer her a million.

Arissa was shocked when she saw that.

Isn’t this too much?

“For me?”

A glint flashed across Benjamin’s eyes. “For you to send it to the group.”

Arissa gaped in disbelief. Spending a million on gift cards? Indeed, that’s the difference between a rich man and an ordinary person.

“If you think it’s too much, then just send one that’s worth a hundred thousand.”

As the CEO’s wife, doesn’t she feel embarrassed to give a gift card that’s only worth a few hundred?

In fact, Arissa did not feel embarrassed at all. When Benjamin said that she could choose to give only a hundred thousand instead of a million, she heaved a sigh of relief, although she felt that it was still a little too much.

She could not bring herself to give away a hundred thousand, but it would be different if Benjamin was the one doing it.

“Why don’t you do it yourself?”

Arissa gazed at the man, waiting to claim his gift card.

Perhaps her intentions were too obvious because Benjamin froze for a moment before saying, “Add me to the group, then!”

Arissa looked at Benjamin for a second before adding him to the group.

 

 

Chapter 939 Gift Cards for Arissa

Benjamin sent a gift card. A text suddenly popped up in the group chat. There was a message accompanying the gift card that said: May Mr. Graham and Mrs. Graham have a long-lasting and blissful marriage.

Perhaps everyone had yet to process what was happening because no one reacted. Arissa could not help but be impressed with Benjamin’s shamelessness when she saw him looking at his phone with a serious expression.

No one else other than this man would ask for blessings in such a manner. The woman clicked on the gift card to claim it. “Haha, it’s mine! I’m the first!”

Benjamin raised his head and could not help but smile when he saw Arissa beaming radiantly just like a kid in a candy shop. A second later, everyone came back to their senses and started typing their well wishes for the couple.

Seeing that, Benjamin started sending more gift cards to the group. Each card was worth a hundred thousand.

Arissa, who was sitting in her seat, was tapping on the gift cards excitedly, hoping to snatch as many of them as possible. “Yay! I got it again!” “Ha! I am fast!”

“Uh… Why is everyone so fast…”

Benjamin sent more gift cards whenever he noticed the woman’s disappointment or joy. Of course, everyone else was delighted to have such a generous boss.

Everyone managed to claim at least one gift card, and soon, the group chat was swarmed with all sorts of well wishes. Some even wished for them to have a baby soon.

Ethen and Jack were jumping with joy. “Mr. Graham is so generous! This is wonderful!” Benjamin gave out two million worth of gift cards in total, and almost half of that went to Arissa, who felt rather embarrassed.

She rested her head on the table and was tearing up from smiling too much. Benjamin gazed at Arissa and asked in a gentle voice, “Should I give more?”

Arissa was taken aback by the question, and she felt her heart skipping a beat. “Why are you asking me that?”

“So that you can claim more gift cards!” Benjamin replied as his thin lips curved upward. Did he send all those gift cards for me to snatch?

Arissa gaped in shock. She stared at the man blankly and asked, “Where did you get all the money?”

Aren’t all his cards with me?

Is he still using them? “I still have some money left,” Benjamin answered. “How much?”

Arissa was just asking out of curiosity and had no intention of controlling his finances. Benjamin lifted his chin. “I’ll tell you if you come over!”

Arissa could sense danger when she locked gazes with the man, and her heart started racing. “There’s no need for me to go over. I can hear you from here!”

“I’ll only tell you if you come over,” Benjamin repeated flatly. He had transferred another million to Ethen and instructed him to get some gift cards for the lower-level employees as well.

“Are you sending more gift cards?” Arissa asked, turning her attention back to the group chat. “It’s for the lower-level employees.” “You’re in other group chats but not the managers’ group chat?”

I was the one who added him to the group just now.

“Yeah.” Arissa was momentarily stunned. “Then how are you going to send them the gift cards?”

“Ethen.” Arissa looked at the man’s handsome side profile and pursed her lips. She then looked at her phone again, and a surge of joy rushed through her when she saw all those gift cards that she had claimed earlier.

We should have a good meal with the kids tonight. Benjamin narrowed his eyes and fixed his gaze on the woman, who was smiling to herself. “What are you thinking about?”

“I’m taking the kids to a nice restaurant tonight!” Arissa blurted out. Benjamin cocked an eyebrow. “You’ve just claimed so many of my gift cards. Aren’t you going to treat me to something?”

Arissa turned to look at Benjamin. Sensing his jealousy, she said in a sweet voice, “Of course I am! You’re the star of the evening. I wonder if you would give me the honor.”

Benjamin was pleased to hear that and did not mind even though he knew that the woman had said that half-heartedly.

“Sure! Let’s eat out tonight. Your treat!” Arissa smiled mirthfully at the man’s prideful expression.

 

Chapter 940 Wedding Favors

After admiring her newly acquired gift cards for a while, Arissa was finally ready to start work. Right then, Ethen walked in with some wedding favors.

“Mr. Graham, Mrs. Graham, here are your wedding favors.” Ethen placed them on Arissa’s desk, then reported to Benjamin, “Mr. Graham, I’ve distributed the wedding favors and gift cards to the employees. Everyone was very excited and sent their blessings to you and Mrs. Graham. They wished the two of you a long and happy marriage with many kids.”

Benjamin nodded with a faint smile. Arissa let out a chuckle. Many kids? We already have six of them! “Did you take some wedding favors for yourself too?” Benjamin asked Ethen.

“Yup. I kept some for myself.” Benjamin then gestured for the man to get back to work. Arissa looked at Benjamin while she unwrapped a candy. “Do you want one?”

“No, thanks.” Benjamin turned his attention back to the stack of documents on his table. Still, Arissa walked over with a piece of candy and held it near his mouth.

“Aren’t you having some of your own wedding favors?” She sounded sweet yet assertive. Benjamin gave her the side-eye in response. When Arissa saw that, she pushed the candy into his mouth.

A twinkle appeared in Benjamin’s eyes. He opened his mouth and ate the candy. “Is it sweet?” Arissa said, smiling. “Aren’t candies supposed to be sweet?”

Arissa flushed slightly. She could not tear her eyes away from the man, who looked so elegant even when he was eating candy.

“Yeah?” The man’s magnetic baritone voice sounded very seductive, causing Arissa’s heart to skip a few beats. Arissa quickly shook her head and walked back to her seat.

Benjamin could feel the sweetness on his tongue and in his heart. He kept his gaze on Arissa for a little longer before turning back to his work.

Arissa peered at the man and only started working when she saw that he was concentrating on his task. The other department managers were all stunned to see Arissa in the CEO’s office when they went to report their work progress to Benjamin.

“Good day, Mrs. Graham,” the managers greeted her. Feeling awkward, Arissa corrected them, “Ms. York will do.” The managers merely responded with a smile and started discussing work with Benjamin.

Soon, it was time to get off work. While Arissa was packing up, she noticed Benjamin was still busy with work. She called out to him softly, “Benjamin.”

The man looked up at her and replied, “Give me a sec.” “If you’re busy, do you want me to pick up the kids first?”

“It’s fine. Let’s go together.” Arissa pursed her lips. It seems a bit too early for dinner at this time. She had intended to pick up the kids from school first and head out to dinner slightly later.

When Benjamin was done reviewing the last set of documents, he summoned Ethen to his office.

After instructing him to distribute the documents to the relevant personnel, Benjamin started packing up. “Let’s go!” he said to Arissa while extending his hand once he was done.

Sweetness filled Arissa’s heart as she interlaced her fingers with Benjamin’s. Benjamin took the woman’s bag with his other hand and held it together with his own briefcase.

Arissa was touched by the man’s thoughtfulness.

Isn’t he worried that his image would be ruined if he was seen carrying my bag?

“What’s the matter?” Benjamin asked as he turned to look at Arissa.

“Didn’t you say I’m your secretary? How can you carry your secretary’s bag? That’s bad for your image!”

Benjamin stared at the woman as if she was a fool.

“Everyone already knows that I’m your husband. They’ll just think that it’s an act of love.”

A blush spread across Arissa’s face as she mumbled, “Is carrying my bag considered an act of love?”

Benjamin’s eyes flickered, and a smirk appeared on his face.

Leaning over, he whispered into the woman’s ears, “I will do something else to show you how much I love you when we get home.”