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."

at the golf course. I'll teach you." His tone was calm,

anticipation bubbling up within her. She

*

had tried several swings, but none of

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

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

looked

his hand

lace gloves. "Consider it a reward for

event. There's a gala

out of her momentary daze, Jamie accepted the

but feel a tinge of

to herself,

situation. After all, this was a business trip. Perhaps she was reading too much into things. With

the hotel

dress to Jamie's

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

the dress stirred an uneasy memory. The

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