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

been secretly helping manage Lucas Corporation. Previously, only a

down, flared up again. This time, the focus was

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

like President Lucas is in

stay with the company for good now? If he stops practicing

her coworkers sent a

into the corporate world. With his family's wealth, he didn't need to work at all, much less take on the challenges of a legal

she quickened her pace, pushing open the door to Ben's office, slightly out of

as always. He

This wasn't what

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

she returned with two cups, she studied his face

staring at me," Ben remarked suddenly,

the news online. Are you okay? Should we have the PR

already instructed them to

reaching out to that paparazzo we met. She might

contacts. It seemed more effective to cut off the source of the leaks

QUMS

her suggestion surprised her. Instead of agreeing,

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