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."

golf course. I'll teach you." His tone was calm, as though this was

faint sense of anticipation bubbling up within her. She didn't even

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the golf course, Jamie had tried several swings,

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."

his hands over hers to guide her movements. Together, they made several successful shots. "Here, I have something for you,"

Jamie looked at

his hand was a pair

it a reward for your progress

them for tomorrow night's event.

her momentary daze, Jamie accepted the gloves, moving from confusion

but feel a tinge

she murmured to herself, brushing off her earlier thoughts. "That's

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

evening, the hotel

dress to Jamie's

classic black strapless gown paired with a simple yet elegant necklace, reminiscent of classic

dress stirred an uneasy memory. The last time Jamie

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