Chapter 77 Defending My Brother's Love

Seeing Queenie turn pale, Barbara Clancy quickly tried to cover it up.

"Don't mind, Queenie! I was just joking."

Benoit warned Barbara Clancy with a stern look.

Barbara Clancy quickly smiled. "I understand! Queenie is still single, so she should be treated as a guest! I'm family, so I don't need to be polite."

Manley was speechless.

It was unbearable to watch. Barbara Clancy was completely clueless.

As Barbara Clancy spoke, she raised her hand with a glass of Japanese sake. "Come on, I propose that each of us share something happy. Cheers! I'll go first, celebrating my return!"

Queenie raised her glass and lightly tapped it with Barbara Clancy's.

Benoit didn't raise his glass and said in a subdued voice, "There's nothing to celebrate about your return."

Barbara Clancy pouted and acted spoiled, "Mr. Clancy, are you not happy that I'm back?"

"Hmm, not happy."

Barbara Clancy was speechless. In her heart, she thought, “Oh well, Mr. Clancy has always been like this.”

To disguise the awkwardness, Barbara Clancy asked Queenie to share something worth celebrating.

Queenie raised her glass and looked at Benoit and Manley. "The notice came from the city that I got first place in the competition. The Academic Affairs Office also informed me that I would be getting a raise, and I've also been promoted to the Head of the English Research group."

Benoit lifted his glass and proactively clinked it with Queenie's. "Congratulations, Ms. Lorente."

Manley also raised his glass. "Congratulations, Mrs. Clancy..."

Benoit glanced sideways at Manley.

Realizing his mistake, Manley quickly corrected himself. "Congratulations, Ms. Lorente!"

Queenie let out a sigh of relief.

Throughout the whole process, Barbara Clancy completely failed to notice the peculiarities of the other three.

Manley was speechless. This girl's heart was not ordinary.

After finishing their barbecue, the four of them were planning to head back.

Once they got in the car, Barbara Clancy casually asked, "Queenie, where do you live now?"

Queenie's expression froze, and she heard Benoit calmly answer. "She's living with me now."

Barbara Clancy was dumbfounded, staring blankly at Queenie who sat on her left, then at Mr. Clancy on her right.

Manley, who was driving, remained silent and thought to himself, "Hahaha, this is getting interesting!"

Queenie discreetly swallowed her saliva and nervously clutched her small hand.

After a while, Barbara Clancy exclaimed, "Oh, I understand now! Mr. Clancy must be protecting you and letting you stay with him for your safety! What a thoughtful gesture! Thank you, Mr. Clancy. When my brother comes back, I'll make sure he properly thanks you!"

Queenie, Benoit, and Manley all fell silent.

Barbara Clancy couldn't decipher Benoit's expression either and playfully winked at him, saying, "Mr. Clancy, I want to sleep with Queenie. Please, Mr. Clancy, let me stay with you. I came back secretly this time, and my mom doesn't know."

"No. You should stay in a hotel!" Benoit decisively refused.

"Why?" Barbara Clancy's voice grew louder. "Why can Queenie stay with you? Why not me? Aren't we closer, theoretically?"

Barbara Clancy was always straightforward. She didn't think much before speaking.

As the words came out, she realized that she might have said something inappropriate and turned to reassure Queenie.

"Queenie, don't overthink it. I didn't mean that. What I mean is that you and my brother aren't married. So in terms of family relationships, I'm closer to Mr. Clancy!"

Saying that, Barbara Clancy looked back at Mr. Clancy, her mind filled with confusion.

Benoit remained composed and said, "I'll rent a hotel for you, and Manley will take you there later."

"I won't go! Hotels can never be as comfortable as home!"

After speaking, Barbara Clancy held onto Queenie's arm tightly. "Anyway, I don't care. Wherever Queenie goes, I go! I won't go to a hotel! Besides, I came back this time with a great mission."

Benoit's expression darkened. "Why did you come back this time?"

Barbara Clancy raised her chin confidently. "Of course, I came back to defend my brother and Queenie's love! I want to expose the mistress who is trying to steal my brother when he’s not around!"

Manley thought to himself, “This will be interesting!”

Benoit's face darkened even more.

Barbara Clancy was very persuasive.

Following the principle of "I have no shame, and whoever has shame loses", she used various tactics and finally got Benoit's consent.

During the journey, the road was slightly bumpy, making Queenie feel a bit queasy. She discreetly covered her mouth.

Benoit noticed and asked, "What's wrong?"

Queenie took a deep breath and suppressed her urge to vomit. She casually replied, "It's nothing. I might have had too much clear wine."

Barbara Clancy overreacted and quickly warned, "Queenie, don't you dare vomit in Mr. Clancy's car! Otherwise, Mr. Clancy will kick you out of the car in no time."

Benoit coldly glanced at Barbara Clancy, his gaze skipping over her and landing on Queenie's pale face. He reprimanded, "If you can't handle it, don't drink too much."

"That's right!" Barbara Clancy chimed in.

At that moment, she finally felt that Mr. Clancy was the man she knew!

But to her surprise, Benoit resumed his normal expression and said, "Give me your hand."

Barbara Clancy became puzzled. Under Mr. Clancy's authority, she timidly extended her hand.

Benoit decisively slapped her hand away.

"I meant Queenie's hand."

Queenie froze and watched as Benoit extended his hand in front of her, urging her on. "Hurry up," he said.

Confused, Queenie placed one of her hands in his. Benoit then grabbed her hand and applied just the right pressure to the Tiger's Mouth acupressure point in her palm. Gently and with purpose, he pressed on it, easing Queenie's tension.

In this way, with Barbara Clancy sitting between them, they held hands and pressed acupressure points.

Queenie blushed, feeling somewhat shy. Benoit couldn't resist secretly scratching her palm, causing Queenie to flinch and give him a stern look.

Benoit chuckled softly.

Barbara Clancy, having no clue what was going on, remained obediently seated, watching Mr. Clancy massage Queenie's acupressure point. In her heart, she silently prayed. "Oh God, please don't let Queenie feel nauseous! If she throws up in Mr. Clancy's car, it will be a disaster!"

Manley couldn't hear Barbara Clancy's inner prayer, but observing her through the rearview mirror, he found her quite intriguing. How many crazy thoughts were running through her head? He wondered how surprised she would be when she found out that Mr. Clancy had married Queenie.

Soon, the car arrived at Bund Bay. Queenie pulled her hand away. This guy had been holding her hand the whole way in front of Barbara Clancy! He even kept secretly scratching her palm. Pressing and scratching!

Who knows if he really knows acupressure points!

Back at the apartment, Queenie naturally walked into the master bedroom, leaving Barbara Clancy dumbfounded once again. "Queenie, I never expected Mr. Clancy to treat you so well! He let you sleep in the master bedroom while he goes to the guest room!"

Manley, who was bringing their luggage upstairs, was at a loss for words. This girl's logic was completely off. The genes of Pollard and Barbara Clancy truly matched!

Queenie forced a smile. "Mr. Clancy has indeed been very kind to me."

Benoit smirked and replied, "Absolutely."

Originally, Barbara Clancy wanted to head towards the master bedroom, but after receiving a stern glance from Benoit, she obediently retracted. "Mr. Clancy, where should I sleep?"

She knew Mr. Clancy had a strong sense of territory. It was already rare for him to allow her to stay in the apartment, so she didn't dare to push it further.

Benoit pointed to the vacant small room nearby. Barbara Clancy happily gave a thumbs up sign. Then she leaned in close to Benoit, speaking mysteriously. "Mr. Clancy, you have to help me with something this time."

Benoit raised an eyebrow. "What do you need?"

"My brother's little martial sister contacted me. She said my brother and Queenie..."

"We've already broken up. Or should I say Queenie has someone else?" Barbara Clancy sneered coldly. "Ha, that jerk thinks I'll believe that! He underestimates me! I immediately asked my brother about it, and he told me about his business trip and mentioned that someone who pursued Queenie added him on WhatsApp. Can you imagine? Can I tolerate this? I definitely have to help him!"

As she spoke, Barbara Clancy patted Benoit's shoulder heavily.

"So, Mr. Clancy, you must help me find that male mistress!"

Benoit replied calmly, "Alright."

Manley could only remain silent, expressing his speechlessness towards Barbara.