Chapter 1533

Ben wanted nothing more than to wring Jamie's neck after hearing her cold, cutting words.

"I don't need your lectures," he growled.

Human nature? Didn't she think he knew enough about it already? He had seen it in every case he handled, and he had learned it the hardest way through her betrayal.

When he fell for Jamie, it had been with the intent to marry her, to share a future. But she had stabbed him in the back without hesitation. And yet, when he tried to hate her, tried to wish for her downfall, he couldn't bring himself to follow through. "Stay here and reflect on your actions, Jamie."

Ben knew her well enough. If she cried, begged for forgiveness, he would soften. But she didn't. Instead, all she cared about was that child, the child he refused to acknowledge.

"Fine," he thought grimly. "Let's see how long that bastard can survive."

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him to cut ties with Jamie. This left her in

time of day. Summer, however, wasn't ready to give up. She understood Jamie's hold on Ben. Jamie was the one

busy lately? I haven't seen him at the firm," Summer asked delicately,

girl, and I adore you. But with that Jamie, I

results she had tampered with. Without that precaution, Ben might have already welcomed Jamie and her son into his home. Fortunately, Jamie's child

be unbearable for her. She would break, crumble under the weight of

of the situation. If even Mrs. Lucas couldn't change Ben's mind, how could she?

wasn't something she could entertain. Letting go

refused to

everyone's concerns. Once I'm officially Mrs. Lucas, I can secure my place? Maybe even have a child with him

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