CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1609

Jamie paid the cab fare and got out of the car.

"Thank you. I'll get off here."

After stepping out, she headed straight for the black car. As she reached it, she knocked on the window. Ben turned his head at the sound, his gaze landing on her with mild surprise. Rolling the window down, her voice reached him. "Ben, unlock the door."

His eyes flickered with a trace of emotion, and after a moment of hesitation, he reached over and unlocked the door. Jamie climbed in without wasting a second.

"Why did you come here alone without saying a word? You know Charlie hasn't been dismissed from school yet at this hour."

"I just came to take a look."

"I already heard about it from your assistant," Jamie said, cutting to the point.

Ben's lips twisted into a bitter, self-deprecating smile. "You don't need to tell me. I already know who's behind it."

He didn't need to guess. The only person capable of putting him in such a position and didn't want him to be a lawyer, was his father.

Ben didn't know whether to feel grateful or bitter.

wanted him to step into his shoes, to run Lucas Corporation

guilt. "If I hadn't pushed you, you wouldn't

fault. It's mine," Ben said, his

the more her heart ached for him. She knew how much turmoil he must be

her own father treating her this way.

you," Jamie said softly, wrapping her arms around him. Like that night, she wanted her warmth to

an unexpected order. "Driver, take

shock,

Catching her expression, Ben

sent me such a generous gift. I can't just let it go unanswered. Of course, I have to return

don't I?"

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her actions speak instead. She tightened her grip on his hand, silently promising to stand

*

Despite his illness, he looked rather well-rested and

of running the company had worn him down, but now, with much of the workload handed to Ben,

the room when the door suddenly slammed open

Lucas