Chapter 1492

After graduation, one became a lawyer and the other a judge, and with their lines of work, they still saw each other fairly often.

During the four years he was apart from Jamie, Ben often met up with Caden for drinks, finding it a small comfort for the ache he carried. Their friendship ran deep, and lending some cash was no big deal. "Alright, I'll just come out with it. Could you lend me $20,000?" Caden asked. "But I'll need it in cash. Let's meet at the bar tonight, and you can bring it with you."

"Why cash? A transfer would be a lot easier." Ben's curiosity was piqued.

After a pause, Caden explained, "It's for my grandma. She's in her eighties, doesn't read, doesn't have a phone, and trusts cash only. I owe you one, buddy."

"Alright, old place tonight," Ben agreed, thinking he could use a drink himself.

He withdrew the cash from a nearby bank, placed it in a small paper bag, and drove to their usual bar. Over the years, he had come here often enough to be familiar with the staff.

fitted dress carrying a drink approached him. "Mr. Lucas, good to see you! We just brought in some new cocktails. Would you like to try one?"

moved closer. "Well, what about a fruit platter on the house? And if I'm not your type, we have some new girls here

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his attention, it would be a

his tracks. "I said no. Is that not

walk away, a look of

dressed to turn heads, and every guy in the bar noticed her, except Ben.

to a secluded booth, where Caden was already waiting, surrounded by an assortment of

going on? Looks like something's bothering you." Ben grabbed a beer, downing it in

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