CHAPTER 44: CHAPTER 44: WHEN I GROW UP, I WANT TO BE YOUR GIRLFRIEND...

The taxi driver was overjoyed, instantly forgetting the fright he just experienced, and repeatedly thanked Melody Parker: "Thank you! Thank you, beautiful lady."

Melody Parker smiled without speaking and walked toward Serena Sterling’s doorstep.

Although she knew that with such an incident, the taxi driver could completely rely on insurance.

But because of her, he was also frightened, so giving him some compensation was appropriate.

The taxi driver took the money, got in the car, and drove off, disappearing without a trace.

Melody Parker turned around, looking at the taxi vanishing in the distance, a cold, sharp curve appearing on her delicate features.

She had just returned to River City not long ago, and already someone was eager to harm her.

Who could it be?

Hmph! If she wasn’t mistaken, it must be her arrogant sister!

Hiring someone to hit her!

Heh, Ava Parker, don’t underestimate me! My dear sister, since you’ve chosen to provoke me, just wait. It won’t be long before I give you a big surprise!

Melody Parker turned and resumed walking into Serena Sterling’s home.

Meanwhile, Barrett Carter, after forcing that SUV into the river, left the scene in a hurry.

But not long after the Range Rover drove off the overpass, Barrett stopped the car again.

His eyes flashing sharply, he took out his phone to compose a message.

[Boss, I’ve discovered the person who sent someone to assassinate Miss that night.]

Ding-dong, sitting in the classroom ’peacefully’ listening to lectures, Benjamin Parker immediately took out his phone upon hearing the WeChat notification sound.

Seeing the text, a sharp glint flashed in Benjamin Parker’s pitch-black eyes.

[Who was it?]

Without hesitation, Barrett sent over the investigation results.

[It was your aunt, who is also Miss’s biological sister—Ava Parker. She is currently a star at Milan Film Company, but her power isn’t very strong yet.]

Seeing the message, confusion arose in Benjamin Parker’s mind. Ava Parker was his mom’s sister; even though she wasn’t close with his mom from childhood, there was no need for matters to escalate to life or death.

Why did she suddenly make a move against his mom, wanting her dead?

Ding-dong, before Benjamin Parker could figure out what was going on, a new message arrived on WeChat.

[Boss, someone followed Miss today and was forced into the river by me. I can confirm that the person following was also sent by Ava Parker.]

Not satisfied with attempting to assassinate Mom? Now stalking her too, what exactly is this aunt trying to do?

In the kindergarten, little Benjamin with sharp eyes discreetly took out his tiny phone, continuing to type out a message.

[Good job, keep monitoring, and inform me immediately of any news!]

[Yes!]

Seeing the message from Barrett, Benjamin Parker’s thin lips slightly pressed together. Just as he was about to put the phone away, little Raina Galan, sitting not far from him, walked over.

During the class earlier, she had noticed Benjamin was playing with his phone.

His phone seemed really cool, and she liked it very much.

As soon as class ended, she quickly ran over.

Raina Galan stood by Benjamin Parker’s side, her starry eyes looking at the small phone in his hand, "Benjamin, your little phone is so cute! Can you let me take a look?"

This little girl standing before Benjamin Parker—Raina Galan—could be said to be the prettiest and cutest little girl in the entire kindergarten.

The kids of the same age in the kindergarten adored Raina, always circling around her, and several little boys even secretly gave her gifts and chocolates to show their affection.

However, amongst all these children, Raina didn’t like a single one; she only had eyes for Benjamin, who had joined the class later.

He was handsome and silent, always looking at his little phone without sparing her a glance.

Raina was not happy.

Benjamin seemed not to like her, never spoke to her, let alone gave her gifts or chocolates.

Benjamin frowned slightly, looked at Raina in her princess dress, and refused mercilessly: "No, you won’t be able to handle it!"

Raina immediately spoke up: "I can handle it, Benjamin, can you let me play with it for a while?"

"No!" Benjamin once again refused without any kindness and put the phone away.

Raina’s big eyes became misty, clearly about to cry.

Benjamin was speechless.

What’s with this, crying just because of that?

"Alright, alright, don’t cry, I’ll let you see, okay?" Benjamin was quite helpless, and although he was reluctant, he still took the phone out again.

"Really, Benjamin, you’re too nice!" Raina immediately stopped crying, reaching out her chubby little hands to take the phone.

But Benjamin did not hand the phone to her; instead, he pulled it back, "But let’s be clear beforehand, I’ll let you take a glance, just one glance, and I have to hold it while you look."

Raina blinked her bright eyes, "Can’t I hold it myself?"

Benjamin’s attitude was firm: "No! If you want to look, I must hold it while you see."

Was he worried she would break it?

Feeling rejected by Benjamin, Raina’s small mouth immediately pouted, "Don’t worry, Benjamin, I promise not to break it, I’ll just hold it myself to look."

Benjamin frowned, unmoved, "Promises are useless; I don’t like my things being touched by others."

Raina blinked her bright eyes, grasping the main point, "Others? What kind of ’others’? Who would you let touch it?"

Without thinking, Benjamin answered, "Anyone apart from my family can’t touch it!"

A clever look danced in Raina’s big eyes, tilting her head seriously, "What about your girlfriend?"

"That’s for the future!" Benjamin said, then asked Raina, "Do you still want to look?"

Raina laughed.

Her big eyes formed crescent moons, and the dimples on her rosy cheeks deepened.

"I don’t want to look anymore, Benjamin, put your phone away. When I become your girlfriend in the future, I’ll hold it myself to look."

After making her bold declaration, she gave Benjamin no time to react; in her red princess dress, she twirled away.

Benjamin shook his head as he watched Raina’s retreating figure, "Naive little kid!"

Sigh!...

Such a superb little genius like him, yet he had to stay among these immature kids every day for the sake of his dear Melody, seriously...

Sigh, never mind, as long as it makes Melody happy.

Thinking of Melody, Benjamin suddenly remembered something and picked up his phone to send another message to Barrett.

[Create an opportunity for me, I want to meet Adrian Davies!]