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.

just one, leaving Jamie to assume they would be heading home early. But then she learned Ben had reserved the hotel's

beach, Miss Lewis. Mr. Lucas has made all the arrangements and is waiting for

felt her face heat up, her discomfort

soon as she stepped outside,

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

it?" Ben's voice came

Jamie

had prepared specifically for her, her cheeks warmed further when she met his

away. "The work is done. Shouldn't we head back? With both you and

dimmed slightly at her words, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. "There's always someone

His

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

nerve, Jamie lowered her eyes, regret weighing

with remorse, but the tension in the air

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