Chapter 1649

"I still have something to take care of tonight, just a quick trip. I'll be back early tomorrow morning," Ben explained.

"Almost married, and you're still such a workaholic?" Mrs. Lucas sighed.

Ben glanced at Jamie. "The client in T City insisted on a meeting. It's been scheduled for a while, and I can't cancel."

Jamie smiled gracefully. "Go ahead then. The sooner you leave, the sooner you'll be back. Just be careful."

"Gonna miss me?" Ben teased, a playful glint in his eyes.

"Stop it. Of course not," Jamie replied, tugging at the corner of her mouth in exasperation.

As she walked him out, Ben looked around to make sure no one was watching before leaning down to press a quick kiss to her forehead. "Wait for me."

Jamie shook her head, amused, and nodded lightly. "Alright."

*

an hour away. Ben had barely checked into his hotel when there was a

complimentary treat for our anniversary celebration-premium vintage wine for our

briefly assessing the man before he allowed him inside. A faint, unreadable

a smile. "We

He shut the door, placed the tray on the

*

the middle of the night, faint

instincts kicked in, and his eyes snapped open. Someone was already entering the

intruder off guard. The figure

as he recognized

effect would kick in soon. With a swift movement,

"Ben, I know you're uncomfortable. Let me help you." Ben's expression turned icy as he

trying to do,

leave me!" Summer clung to him desperately, trying to press herself closer. Ben's grip tightened as he shoved her away, his voice cold and sharp. "How did

glanced toward the table and saw the untouched glass of wine still sitting there. Realization dawned on her that he hadn't taken

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