Chapter 1620

Jamie watched the bustling streets outside, her eyes clouded with a hint of sadness.

Ben noticed and felt an inexplicable discomfort. Without a word, he gave the waiter a subtle nod. "Bring out all your signature dishes," he instructed.

The waiter paused, momentarily stunned, before breaking into a broad smile. "A big spender! What a lucky day," the waiter silently remarked.

Soon, the table was filled with steaming dishes. The strong and spicy aroma made her eyes water. She quickly moved to sit next to Ben.

He glanced at her, a teasing lilt in his tone. "A moment ago, you could barely bother to engage, and now here you are, sitting closer. I guess no one forced you. You just couldn't resist."

Jamie paused for a moment but chose not to argue. He wasn't entirely wrong. Still, the playful exchange lightened her mood.

As the dishes came out, Ben barely touched the food himself, instead piling Jamie's plate high. Before long, her bowl was overflowing.

"Enough, really," she said hastily, moving her bowl aside to stop him from adding more.

Ben finally set his utensils down, though he wore a faintly disappointed look.

Just as they settled in, an unwelcome voice disrupted the moment. "Jamie? What a coincidence."

to see Noah standing there, his smirk

second, I thought Jamie was dining with another man. Guess I was wrong," Noah added, his tone laced with

a groan. It seemed she couldn't escape him no

"None of your business.

instead. "Such a chance meeting. Surely you wouldn't ask me to

replied evenly, wishing he would take the hint and leave.

either

or was intentionally ignoring it. "Don't be so cold. happen to need a meal too. Why don't we share a table? he

then, a waiter stepped forward, gesturing politely. "Sir, your reserved table is

the waiter, then back at Ben, chuckling. "No need to be in such a rush

his

irritation unmistakable. Jamie,

at reading

could clearly see

brewing beneath his composed

exterior.

furious. If Noah didn't leave soon, Jamie wouldn't have

However, Ben maintained his

tapped

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