Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 1744

Shannon had always been known for her composure. Even when she first discovered that Benjamin was not the same person she knew, she never lashed out at him despite her feelings of grievances and injustice.

She knew doing so was redundant because anger wouldn't solve a thing.

However, Benjamin's actions infuriated her this time. Knowing full well that the putrefied supernatural energy created by Ghost Mist was aimed at him, he said nothing and risked himself.

It was like when they first discovered the fortune loss in Seastone City. He didn't offer a word of explanation or warning and returned to his true form, using his golden light to restore the city's missing fortune.

Both times, she was by his side, yet all she could do was watch helplessly.

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Shannon's sudden flare-up stunned everyone, including Hector. Scott, especially, was dumbfounded; all he knew was that Benjamin extended his hand at him, and Shannon immediately exploded in anger.

Though Shannon was only 18, her emotions were always as in check as someone in their late 20s. Even when she was angry, she preferred to act rather than speak.

It must have been something serious for her to push him and react like that. And the one at fault had to be Benjamin.

Benjamin clearly hadn't expected her to react so strongly.

In his mind, he couldn't bear the thought of letting her be in harm's way, especially with everything targeting him, and the risk of her being infected by the putrefaction she was exposed to.

Or perhaps she wasn't doing it for him at all. After all, the person she said she wanted to protect from the beginning was Benjamin; not him, but the man she used to know.

Maybe she was mad because he had exploited Benjamin's identity and put his body in harm's way.

Benjamin's eyes darkened with an imperceptible disappointment, but his expression remained calm.

Without hesitation, he strode toward Benjamin and reprimanded, "Oh, thanks for the reminder! Do you think she's not aware of that? Do you think she'll protect just anyone? If you weren't Benjamin, she would never—"

Before the remaining words could come out, Hector suddenly covered Scott's mouth with his hand.

His expression wasn't much better, either. Still, he knew some things shouldn't be said aloud.

When anger took over, it was easy to say things that hurt the most.

It might feel satisfying at the moment, but those words would become thorns buried deep in the receiver's heart. Pulling them out would require a thousand times more effort.

As Shannon's family, their role should be to offer her support and strength, not to add to her burdens or create more conflict.