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.

for her to learn what Ben

helping manage Lucas

uproar, which had just calmed down, flared up again. This time,

Jamie saw the trending headlines, she rushed to the office in a

Lucas is in a tough

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

casual attitudes of her coworkers sent

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 to work at all, much less take

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

as calm and composed as

moment. This

after a long pause,

with two cups, she studied his face for any

staring at me," Ben remarked

to be direct. "I saw the news online. Are you okay?

them

out to that paparazzo

paparazzo they had confronted had a surprising network of contacts. It seemed more effective to cut off the source of the leaks

QUMS

suggestion surprised her. Instead

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