# Chapter 94: The Price of Defiance
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 94 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife." This chapter takes us deep into the lion's den—Benjamin's fortress—where every word is a gamble, and every act of courage might cost you your tongue. So sit back, and let's unfold the tensions, sparks, and cruel ironies of this unforgettable feast.
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The dining hall was heavy with the scent of rich dishes and tense, unspoken rules. Renee had been seated at a table far from Benjamin's, surrounded by strangers who barely even looked her way. It was clear from the very start: she was not welcome at the main table. But that didn't surprise her. What truly grated on her nerves was Benjamin himself—that overbearing, self-appointed king who plainly believed women belonged in the shadows, not at his table.
Liam, on the other hand, was treated like a returning hero. Benjamin's eldest foster son, along with the others, welcomed him warmly. Liam was asked to sit close, to laugh with them, to share in the fellowship of old times. And although Liam felt uneasy leaving Renee alone at that far table, he tried to hide it for now. He knew Benjamin's temper better than most.
As the meal went on, the two men chatted pleasantly enough. Benjamin seemed genuinely joyful—so much that he even wished aloud that he had a son like Liam. Liam, for his part, kept his head down and his demeanor obedient, which made Benjamin all the happier.
But not every topic was safe. As the feast neared its end, Liam carefully asked, "By the way, Master, where is Joanne? Why didn't I see her?"
The silence that followed was loud enough to hurt. Benjamin's fork clattered against his plate, and he put it down slowly—a storm gathering in his scowl. Danny Evans, Benjamin's eldest foster son, quickly forced a smile and chimed in to defuse the moment. "Liam, let's not bring up unpleasant things at a time like this. Why did you ask about that jinx?"
Liam frowned, confused. "Danny, what do you mean? Joanne is our junior. What did she do to anger all of you like this?"
Noah Gomez—Benjamin's third foster son—snorted with contempt. "She was the lead role in the red-light district previously, so of course, she isn't a nice woman. I knew she had ulterior motives as soon as I met her. As expected, she was soon exposed, and actually dared to betray Master. As a result, the police confiscated a batch of Master's goods, and we suffered a terrible loss. Don't you think she's a jinx?"
Liam knitted his brows. He remembered Joanne well. They had escaped the red-light district together, become Benjamin's disciples at the same time, and were valued equally. But Joanne had chosen to stay in the fort while Liam had chosen to leave. Now, hearing all this, Liam's mind raced. If Joanne had truly betrayed Benjamin, then with a man as ruthless and cruel as Benjamin, she might already be dead.
And yet—no one at the table seemed to care about the weight of that possibility. They simply moved on with their meal.
Meanwhile, Renee was sitting at her distant table, but her ears had involuntarily picked up the name *Joanne*. She couldn't hear the details clearly, but the tension in the air was unmistakable. Her heart began to pound. Joanne was also someone who had disappeared from Liam's past. What had happened to her? And why did the mention of her name seem to darken the entire room?
Unable to bear the ambiguity any longer, Renee paused, poured herself a glass of wine, and stood. She smoothed her dress, squared her shoulders, and made her way toward Benjamin's table. The men looked up as she approached. Renee raised her glass gracefully and said, "Mr. Jenkins, I'm new here, but I didn't bring you any gift. Let me offer you a toast as an apology."
She tilted her head back and drained the glass in one go, hoping politeness might open a door.
But Benjamin didn't even look at her. Instead, with a chilling aloofness, he spoke to the others at his table as if she weren't standing right there. "You know that none of the women in this world are nice except my dear Gem. They don't even have the right to eat at the same table as me, let alone toast me. She thinks too highly of herself."
Renee froze. The insult was so deliberate, so venomous, that she could almost taste it. Her fingers tightened around the empty glass, and for a moment she imagined shattering it over his head. But she was not the kind of woman to walk away in silence. She was the kind who stood up for what was right—even when it was dangerous.
So, drawing a deep breath, she replied in a voice that rang through the now-silent hall: "Mr. Jenkins, I disagree. If all women are bad, then I must tell you that no men are nice either. The global crime rate proves this—men make up ninety percent of it, while women make up merely ten percent. And the crimes women commit are most often done in self-defense. Your opinion is too biased."
The entire hall seemed to hold its breath. Liam's eyes widened with alarm. Benjamin's face went through a dangerous transformation—shock, disbelief, then raging fury. His veins bulged. His fists shook. The first time in his life a woman had dared to question him so openly in front of everyone.
"How dare you doubt me!" Benjamin roared, slamming the table. "Mateo, tell her the consequences of those who doubted me in this fort!"
Mateo nodded, glanced at Renee with a cold, matter-of-fact look, and spoke. "The people who dare to doubt Master will have their tongues cut off and lips sewn shut. After that, they will be locked up in dungeons until they die."
Renee swallowed hard. The cruelty of it was staggering. In that moment, she realized just how savage this world was. It was almost as terrifying as the punishments Quinton had once used—dark, twisted, and merciless.
"Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and execute her!" Benjamin barked, unable to stand the sight of Renee any longer.
A wave of panic swept through the room. But before any guard could move, Liam shot to his feet and cried out, "Wait! Master, this is my girlfriend's first time here! She doesn't know the rules. Please let her off the hook this once. I promise she won't do it again."
Benjamin's cold eyes narrowed. Liam swallowed his pride and kept pleading. "Master, I've spent quite a long time trying to win her heart. Besides, I respect you very much, so I brought her to you. Please do me the favor, okay?"
Benjamin sneered. He hated being challenged, but he also saw an opportunity. "Fine. Lock her up in the dungeon for now. I'll release her after I've negotiated with Liam."
Liam's heart sank. He couldn't bear to see Renee dragged away like a criminal, but he also knew there was no way to fight Benjamin and all his armed men. Not here. Not now. "Okay, Master, it's up to you. Don't worry, we'll sort this out."
He said it to pacify Benjamin temporarily, but his mind was already racing, plotting how to free Renee as quickly as possible. Inwardly, he cursed himself for bringing her. If he had only been firmer, he could have refused and kept her safe. Now she was at the mercy of that madman.
But then, amid the despair, Liam overheard a strange and hopeful piece of news during the rest of the meal. Joanne—the woman who had betrayed Benjamin—was still alive. And she was locked up in the same dungeon as Renee.
As the feast drew to a close, Benjamin's mood seemed to recover. He took Amber's hand—the beloved daughter he called his "dear Gem"—and then clasped Liam's hand with a grandfatherly smile. "My little gem, Liam's name is always on your lips. He's back now, so why are you so shy? Liam was worried about you, you know. Why don't you show Liam around and deepen your relationship with him?"
Amber blushed and protested, "Dad, don't do this. Liam has a girlfriend now, so stop trying to set me up with him."
She gently pulled her hand away. But to the surprise of everyone—especially Renee's supporters, who were watching from across the room—Liam simply said, with a casual smile, "It's fine. She's my girlfriend, not my wife, and I'm not that conservative. It's been a long time since I met you, Gem. Let's take a walk."
Amber's cheeks turned even redder. She kept her head low, then spoke in a shy voice. "Alright, then... Liam, I bought a pet earlier. It's very adorable. You can go and see it with me."
"Sure, I like small animals a lot," Liam agreed easily.
Benjamin roared with laughter, delighted by the turn of events—though there was something crafty and devious beneath his joy.
As Liam and Amber walked away together, Mateo watched them leave, jealousy burning in his eyes. He gritted his teeth and complained to Benjamin, "Master, can't you tell? Liam is just trying to stall for time. All he cares about is his girlfriend. He's insincere toward Miss Jenkins!"
But Benjamin only smiled cunningly, a sly gleam in his eyes. "Hmph! I don't care if he's sincere or not, as long as he can pretend like this his whole life and make my dear daughter happy."
Behind those words lay a cold, fatherly possessiveness. He had lost Joanne once. He would not risk losing Amber's happiness to Liam's reluctant heart. And trapped in a dark dungeon far beneath this fortress, Renee was about to discover an unexpected companion—the woman who had once shared Liam's past, Joanne herself.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh, what a tense and layered chapter! Benjamin's overbearing chauvinism is infuriating, yet fascinating—he's a villain you love to hate. Renee showing such bravery in the face of a madman is nothing short of inspiring, and yet it reminds us just how dangerous defiance can be in this brutal world. The twists don't stop: Liam's dangerous game with Amber, Mateo's jealousy, and the revelation that Joanne is alive in the same dungeon as Renee are masterful hooks. The emotional tension and psychological power play kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Something tells me the dungeon will become a crucible of secrets. Renee will finally meet Joanne face to face and learn the full story behind her betrayal, Benjamin's cruelty, and her mysterious connection to Liam. Meanwhile, Liam is walking a tightrope between protecting Renee and satisfying Amber's growing expectations. But with Benjamin's cunning and Mateo's jealousy lying in wait, one wrong step could destroy every plan—and Renee's very life is hanging by a thread.
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