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.

to learn what Ben had been

manage Lucas Corporation.

down, flared up

the office in a panic. As she arrived, she

President Lucas is in

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

casual attitudes of her coworkers sent

a lawyer wasn't just a job for him, it was something he had planned and pursued for years, long before stepping into the corporate world. With his family's wealth, he didn't need

her pace, pushing open the door to Ben's

as always. He seemed slightly surprised to see her

moment. This wasn't what

after a long

she returned with two cups, she studied his face for any cracks

me," Ben remarked suddenly, startling

direct. "I saw the news online. Are you okay? Should we have the PR

already instructed them

out to that paparazzo we met. She might know who

later that the paparazzo they had confronted had a surprising network of contacts. It seemed more

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suggestion surprised

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