Chapter 170. Meeting Isabella Again

"Isabella, why are you here?"

Upon realizing the occupant was not Olivia but his wife-in-name, Isabella, a sense of foreboding crept into Benjamin's heart, causing him to exclaim aloud.

Yet hearing Benjamin’s cry, a look of astonishment crossed Isabella's face. She looked up, her eyes shimmering with an odd emotion.

"Why are you here?"

At her words, Benjamin’s face stiffened. It then struck him that their marital ties remained unbroken. Though Isabella harbored no feelings for him, hadn’t she always been loyal?

Hoping to clarify, he quickly explained: "I was searching for a friend. And you?"

"Likewise, seeking a friend."

Their conversation faltered, an awkward silence enveloping the room. Eventually, unable to bear the tension, Benjamin blurted: "Isabella, where is my friend?"

Locking eyes with him, Isabella replied coldly: "I don't know. She was gone when I arrived."

Benjamin's brow furrowed in concern. He had distinctly instructed Ven