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."

matter. Tomorrow, we'll spend the day at the golf course. I'll teach you." His

bubbling up within her. She

*

Jamie had tried several swings, but none of

each attempt, he couldn't hold back any longer. With a gentle tap on her knee,

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

Jamie looked

In his hand was

it a reward for your progress

event. There's a

accepted the gloves,

she couldn't help but feel a

the gala," she murmured to herself, brushing off

comfort in any situation. After all, this was a business trip. Perhaps she was reading too much into things. With that thought, she

evening, the

dress to Jamie's

strapless gown paired with a simple yet

uneasy memory. The last time

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