Chapter 309 Don't Let Demi Slip Away All Right?

Demi didn't say much, only giving a barely perceptible nod. She didn't want this fact to get out either. Benedict's eyes widened in surprise. He had guessed as much but was still taken aback when Demi nodded. He wanted to ask more, but there were so many people around. Hence, he held his tongue. Millie and Carson had mixed feelings. On one hand, Benedict had indeed become more energetic after wearing that emerald ring, so it was likely the ring's effect. Yet, they couldn't understand how an emerald ring could boost someone's energy like that. … Demi had bought a lot of things before she knew it. Felix stepped forward, offering to carry her bags. "No need. I can manage," Demi quickly declined. She didn't dare boss around someone like Felix. "It's alright. I'm not buying anything anyway. Let me carry them so you can keep looking," Felix insisted. Demi shook her head and replied, "It's okay." As they went back and forth, Benedict couldn't stand it anymore. "Demi, just let him c