Chapter 1628

Jamie froze.

Though she didn't meet his gaze, she could feel Ben's emotions lingering in the air. Her resolve wavered, but that unspoken thorn in her heart held her back. She stayed silent, even as Ben got up and left. After that, things between them shifted, the atmosphere growing subtly tense.

Even their assistant couldn't help but notice.

"Miss Lewis, is something going on with you and Mr. Lucas? You both seem...off," he ventured cautiously.

Jamie glanced at Ben, who was engrossed in a stack of documents, and quickly looked away. "Nothing at all. We're just focusing on work," she replied lightly.

The assistant didn't buy it, but lacking proof, he had no choice but to drop the matter.

"Do you play golf?" Ben's voice broke the silence suddenly.

Jamie blinked, startled by the question. "A little, but I often miss or send the ball flying," she admitted honestly.

Ben's lips twitched slightly, suppressing a smile. Sending the ball flying? That wasn't "a little."

spend the day at the golf course. I'll teach you." His tone was calm, as though this was just another item

nodded, a faint sense of anticipation bubbling up within her. She didn't

*

tried several swings, but none of her shots were hitting

gentle tap on her knee, he said, "You're holding the club wrong. Your stance is off too. You need to put power into your lower body, or the ball will keep veering off course." Jamie's eyes lit up

closer, placing his hands over hers to guide her movements. Together, they made several successful

Jamie looked at

In his hand

gloves. "Consider it a reward for your progress and

event.

Jamie accepted the gloves,

but feel

to herself, brushing

was a business trip. Perhaps she was reading too much into things. With that thought, she felt

the

to Jamie's

strapless gown paired with a simple yet elegant necklace, reminiscent

uneasy memory. The last time

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