Let's Start All Over Again, Shall We (Maggie and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 257

Chapter 257 Conquer Ben’s Mind

Maggie smiled and added. “There could be numerous reasons–for instance, your family is poor and you saw this as an opportunity to extort money, or perhaps someone instructed you to frame and defame, or maybe you harbour some unsightly secret that I unluckily uncovered.”

“Which of these doesn’t point to a potential slander against me?”

Ben stared blankly at Maggie, the woman’s beauty radiating–the kind that shone brilliantly under the dazzling lights.

She seemed to glow like a moon or a delicate dusk–blooming flower, exuding a faint, alluring fragrance amidst her austerity,

Meeting his gaze, Maggie spoke again, “Or there is another possibility. You tried to push me down the stairs, but I sidestepped, and you fell after missing your target.

Her words caused an immediate stir in the crowd.

“Indeed, if that were the case, one would fall in such a manner. This explanation makes sense,” someone agreed.

“If it’s true, then he’s merely reaped what he sowed.”

“That’s right. I had thought of this possibility before. When he fell, I saw Ms. Adams supporting herself against the railing. Had she just pushed someone, she wouldn’t be in that position.”

The crowd buzzed with varying opinions. Because of Ben’s previous deceit, they were inclined to believe Maggie’s words. Now that she spoke, everyone considered this possibility more likely.

A flash of resentment flickered in Ben’s eyes. He retorted in frustration, “People like you have power and influence, while I’m merely a commoner who cannot afford to offend you. But since you’ve made such claims, you must provide evidence, or else can I not accuse you of defamation?”

Maggie smiled slightly as she replied coldly, “It’s quite simple. We will figure it out by checking your recent. bank transactions.”

Beth had manipulated Ben, she was certain. That woman was the type that wouldn’t do the dirty work on her own unless pushed to the brink.

However, that didn’t mean she wouldn’t pay someone to do the deed.

Surely, this was bought by her; otherwise, why would he target her for no reason?

She couldn’t believe in such a coincidence; her rejection of Beth’s offer was followed immediately by this assassination attempt.

Predictably, at the mention of the investigation, Ben’s face paled,

“Manager, please call the police; the truth will come out once his bank account is investigated.”

“There’s no need for that; Alex has already brought over the information,” Nathael interjected firmly.

Alex stepped forward swiftly and presented the documents to Nathael. Then he turned to Ben and

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Chapter 257 Conquer Ben’s Mind

Your mother’s medical expenses forced you to drop out of a prestigious university, despite your good academic prospects and acceptance.

“And now, your mother’s life is hanging by a thread. She’s in dire need of a substantial amount of surgery, hence your exhaustion from holding down several jobs.”

Alex slowly narrated Ben’s life story to the crowd.

“However, three days ago, you received a significant deposit in your bank account. Although it was in your name, it amounted to a total of 75,000 dollars. Could you explain where this money came from?”

Alex’s voice was icy as he posed the question.

Many took the documents Alex passed around, which clearly showed Ben’s bank account and transaction history.

Among multiple small transactions, one huge amount stood out conspicuously.

Maggie stared coldly at Ben and said, “It’s a noble act to want to save your mother, but saving your own mother should not be built on the slander and harm of another.”

Ben’s mouth opened and closed as if he wanted to explain.

However, he knew no explanation could justify such a sum of money; a person like him could never earn that much.

Ben, however, kept his mouth shut, unwilling to speak.

“So, you’re willing to commit the wicked deed but refuse to right the wrong? Your sense of loyalty is quite ironic, Maggie taunted, her eyes sparkling with undisguised contempt.

Everyone faced their own struggles. Ben had his difficulties, but were they any greater than hers or Nathael’s?

No matter how difficult life became, one could never justify seeking happiness at the expense of others.

Such a principle doesn’t exist in this world.

It was the same for Vanessa, Beth, and the Camerons.

If everyone behaved this way, the world would become a cold, distrustful place, devoid of any and no one would be spared.

warmth,

Ben lowered his gaze and spoke slowly, “I receive payment to cause misfortune for others. I’ve already done something wrong. I can’t betray my employer at a time like this.”

Maggie chuckled at his words, finding them absurd.

Nathael regarded Ben with a cold stare and asked, “Do you honestly believe that by showing such loyalty to the culprit, they’ll fulfil their end of the bargain and save your mother?”

Ben paused for a few seconds. His gaze was inadvertently shifting towards Nathael, and there was a flicker of panic in his eyes.

How could it be?

How could this man see through his thoughts so clearly?

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