CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1699

At the event that day, some people were bold enough to question Ben directly to his face. It was no surprise that, in his absence, they felt free to make unpleasant comments to Jamie instead, leaving her to deal with it alone.

Ben held Jamie's hand, his gaze soft and full of care.

"After everything we've been through to get here, you should understand how determined I am to protect you," he said gently, his voice steady and soothing. "If anything happens to you, you have to tell me. If you don't, how am I supposed to know? I can't let you suffer in silence."

Jamie nodded. "I know. I promise. But I really just want to use this opportunity to prove myself."

How could she not? If she didn't prove herself now, when would she?

Her goal was to stand alongside Ben for the long haul.

"And what exactly will proving yourself through working with her accomplish? Jamie, you need to understand that as long as you're with me, you don't need to-"

Ben could finish, Jamie placed her hand over

Her resolve was clear.

her tone calm yet firm. "But let me explain. Lila looks down on me. If I can successfully collaborate with her, it will set an example and show others not to

Her intentions were straightforward.

people's negative opinions can't be changed, no matter what you do. All you need to do is focus on being the best version of yourself. You don't have to

prejudice against Jamie, and his

the constant judgment from others. Jamie wanted to put

move forward with this collaboration. You don't need to try to talk me out of it." Seeing her determination,

you're set on it, I'll drive

"Alright," Jamie replied simply.

Lila would likely make things difficult for her, but Jamie was ready to face

however, had been keeping an eye on Jamie from the start. What she didn't expect was for Ben to

how well Ben treated Jamie now, there was little he wouldn't do

was a