Chapter 1585

Jamie focused intently on taking notes, capturing every detail of the meeting.

Although Ben appeared to be fully absorbed in the presentation on the screen, his gaze would occasionally and subtly flicker toward her. It was so faint that no one else noticed.

The illusion was only broken when the enthusiastic leader of the project team asked, "President Lucas, what do you think of this proposal?"

Ben didn't respond, lost in thought.

"President Lucas?" the leader called again, this time with a touch of unease.

Snapped out of his thoughts, Ben's expression hardened. "It's no good. Go back and redo it." His tone was curt, his judgment swift as he glanced at the screen to assess the proposal's flaws.

The team leader, who had been passionately presenting moments ago, fell silent, his enthusiasm deflated. He couldn't shake the feeling that Ben seemed unusually displeased. Had he done something wrong?

The meeting was abruptly interrupted midway when Ben's assistant entered with a grave expression after taking a phone call. "Mr. Lucas, there's an urgent matter that requires your attention."

Ben waved a hand, dismissing the project team with instructions to redo the proposal. He also directed the public relations department to handle the ongoing rumors.

her notebook, hesitating briefly before following him out. "What's going on?

before answering, "It's about

understood

Lucas Corporation had recently acquired for redevelopment. The area consisted of dilapidated, decades-old buildings that should have been demolished long ago. Although Lucas Corporation spearheaded the project, it was technically a government-backed initiative and thus

head over. You're familiar with the process. Bring extra people to keep the situation under control and ensure

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surprise, Jamie spoke up.

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a hint

such a thankless task? Even he

firmly, rejecting the idea outright. "It's too

this is part of a secretary's

by my side and only do what I assign to you," Ben interrupted, his tone authoritarian but

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living

and others from all walks of life, making it a challenging place to navigate. Jamie wouldn't have volunteered if

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