Chapter 1591

Ben's expression seemed off.

Jamie paused subtly, her gaze shifting toward his phone. "What is it? Is it something about the old district?"

"No," Ben replied, setting the phone down quickly to keep her from seeing the screen.

After that, he refused to discuss it further.

Jamie resisted the urge to press him in front of Charlie, opting to hold her questions until later.

Once Charlie had wandered off to play, she seized the moment. "You didn't seem yourself earlier during dinner. If it's work-related and there's anything I can do to help, just let me know," she offered.

After all, she was his secretary now, and it was only natural for her to assist. Jamie brushed aside the faint unease tugging at her and convinced herself it was nothing.

But Ben didn't seem inclined to talk. Rubbing his temples, he stood up. "I've stayed long enough. I should head out."

When Jamie moved to see him off, he stopped her.

Watching him leave, Jamie didn't feel the relief she expected. If anything, her worry only deepened.

didn't take long for her to

that Ben had been secretly helping manage Lucas Corporation.

uproar, which had just calmed down, flared up again. This time, the focus was on Ben's dual

saw the trending headlines, she rushed to the office in a panic. As she arrived, she

President Lucas is in a

you think he'll stay with the company for good now? If he

attitudes of her coworkers sent

stepping into the corporate world. With his family's wealth, he didn't need to work at all, much less take

thoughts raced as she quickened her pace, pushing open the door to Ben's office,

composed as always. He seemed slightly surprised to see her so

froze for a moment. This

us some coffee," she said after a long pause, retreating to

she returned with two cups, she studied his face

me," Ben remarked suddenly,

hesitated, then decided to be direct. "I saw the news online. Are you okay? Should we

them to

reaching out to that paparazzo we met. She might know who

It seemed

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reaction to her suggestion surprised her.

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