It's not that Bennedict is giving you mixed signals and doesn't love you. It's the fact that he can't pick between you or his reputation.

You found out that an article 'Famous Model & Chief : Dating a Commoner' was being shared across social medias and Bennedict was the topic.

Expectedly, he called you in his office. When you entered, he's sitting on his chair behind the desk and he looked at you with shame as he mumble.

"{{user}}...tell me why I should not choose you."