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Ben casually handed Jamie the keys, his tone light. "I have no use for it."

Though it sounded nonchalant, it was true.

Jamie hesitated for a moment before accepting the keys. Having a car of her own wasn't a bad idea. It would make it easier to get Charlie to and from school without always relying on Ben for transportation. "Well, since you won, the Gem Harbor project is yours now," Tim announced unexpectedly.

The surprise left Jamie stunned, while Ben remained composed, as if he had anticipated this outcome. He exchanged a few polite words with Tim and then led Jamie back to the car.

On the drive, Jamie couldn't help but ask, "Did you know this would happen?"

"Know what? That Tim's event was a cover for vetting partners? If not for that, do you think he'd bother hosting a party just to play games?" Ben's calm gaze flicked toward her, his tone matter-of-fact.

His air of confidence made it seem as though everything had unfolded exactly as he planned. Jamie nodded, falling silent as she stared out the window.

Her thoughts wandered. It was clear now why Ben was so adept at navigating these situations. No wonder his father had been so determined to keep him at the company.

one, leaving Jamie to assume they would be heading home early. But then

on the beach, Miss Lewis. Mr. Lucas has made all the arrangements and

ignore the manager's knowing smile and felt her face heat up, her

soon as she stepped

before her leaving her momentarily speechless. The sound of waves crashing onto the shore, the sight of seagulls

Ben's voice came

thinking, Jamie replied,

something he had prepared specifically for her, her cheeks warmed

work is done. Shouldn't we head back? With both you and Noah away, who's watching the

slightly at her words, a faint smirk tugging at

true. His

was away on business. Even while ill, he would never relinquish control, just as he had never fully trusted

touched a nerve, Jamie lowered her eyes, regret weighing heavy on

with remorse,