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-"

placed her hand over his lips, stopping him

Her resolve was clear.

tone calm yet firm. "But let me explain. Lila looks down on me.

Her intentions were straightforward.

matter what you do. All you need to do is focus on being the best version of yourself.

had finally let go of her prejudice against Jamie, and his father now doted on their

problem was the constant judgment from others. Jamie

I've already decided to move forward with this collaboration. You don't need to try to talk me out of it." Seeing

on it, I'll

"Alright," Jamie replied simply.

her preparations again. She was well aware that Lila would likely make things difficult for

What she didn't expect was

how well Ben treated Jamie now, there was little

This was a business meeting, and everything on the table