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."

*

checked into his hotel when there was a knock at the door. A waiter stood outside, holding a tray with two glasses

vintage wine

the man before he allowed him inside. A faint, unreadable smile appeared on his lips. "Anniversary celebration, huh? Why aren't

before forcing a smile. "We haven't had a chance to put them

didn't press further and watched as the waiter left. He shut the door, placed the tray on the table, and lay down on the

*

faint shuffling sounds came from the

eyes snapped open. Someone was

intruder off

as

in soon. With a swift movement, she let her silk robe slide off, revealing a

her arms around Ben, her voice low and sultry. "Ben, I know you're uncomfortable. Let me help you." Ben's expression turned icy as he grabbed her wrist and pulled

trying to

one who should be your fiancée, Ben! I love you. Don't 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

untouched glass of wine still sitting

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