Chapter 1608

It seemed like someone had upset Ben, leaving him in a sour mood, and now the assistant was left to smooth things over.

Jamie played along, cooperating seamlessly. Gradually, the conversation at their table became lively, with everyone shedding their initial stiffness.

Just as the atmosphere lightened, someone casually asked, "Jamie, have you ever thought about getting married?"

Ben's icy glare shot toward the speaker, sending a chill down their spine. The assistant's heart practically jumped out of his chest.

Thankfully, Jamie deflected the question effortlessly. "If I meet the right person, maybe. But for now, I haven't given it much thought."

The food soon arrived, shifting the focus.

Everyone ate and drank their fill before heading home. Many had one drink too many and were swaying unsteadily. The assistant took charge, making sure they were all sent home safely. Jamie, who had only sipped two glasses, was mostly fine, though her cheeks were flushed pink.

"Jamie, you'll be fine getting home on your own, right? If so, I'll head out." The assistant was carrying a drunken colleague on his back, who smacked him absentmindedly.

Jamie couldn't help but feel sorry for him and didn't want to make things harder. "Go ahead, I can get a cab myself."

"Alright then, I'll leave it to you."

The assistant hurried off. He wasn't remotely worried about Jamie's safety. With Ben watching over her, how could anything happen?

else had left, it was just

Jamie's bag with ease, his movements natural and

her bag but, seeing his unyielding

in the backseat of the car, Jamie leaned back, the delayed effects of

glanced over. She was leaning on one side, her eyes closed, breathing evenly. She

bit of traffic ahead," the driver announced,

glare cut through the air. "Keep your voice down. Take another route. Do

instantly fell silent, not

shifted slightly, her posture unstable as she

her down so she could rest against

lashes and her lips, slightly

as his fingers brushed

"Jamie."

She didn't respond.

He tried again, "Jamie."

stirred slightly, turning to the other

briefly before pulling back. "Forget it.

Completely unaware, Jamie

in deep sleep, oblivious to the fact that moments earlier, she had narrowly escaped being kissed by someone taking advantage of

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hadn't mustered the resolve to visit his father in the hospital. His mind was occupied

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