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.

the problem. Being "just a lawyer" was never enough in his father's eyes. His father wanted him to step into his shoes, to run Lucas Corporation and take

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

not your fault. It's mine," Ben said,

relief at his detachment. Instead, the calmer he seemed, the more her

in his place, she tried to imagine her own father treating her this way. The thought

said softly, wrapping her arms around him. Like that

an unexpected order. "Driver, take us to the

in shock, unable to

Catching her expression, Ben

generous gift. I can't just let it go unanswered. Of course,

don't I?"

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her actions speak instead. She tightened her grip on

*

Despite his illness, he looked rather well-rested and was being cared

had worn him down, but now, with much of the workload handed to Ben, he appeared rejuvenated. His face was

tidying the room when the door suddenly slammed open with a loud bang, crashing into the

Lucas

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