Chapter 1708

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Summer froze. "Mr. Lucas... which one? Was it Ben's father?" she wondered.

After all, when Ben decided to go after her, no one could stop him, not even his own father.

"Which Mr. Lucas?" Summer asked, needing clarity.

The man in front of her looked at her incredulously, as though her confusion was ridiculous. "Do you really need us to spell it out for you? You know perfectly well who you crossed."

Who else could it be but Ben?

Taking a deep breath, Summer braced herself. She couldn't understand why Ben, known for his ruthless determination, would suddenly change his mind. Why would he repay her actions with forgiveness? Curious and desperate for answers, she sought him out.

When she found him, Ben was with Jamie. The two of them looked utterly happy, their connection unmistakable. Summer felt a pang of emotion as she watched them, but before she could dwell on it, Jamie stepped forward to meet her. Seeing Jamie up close left Summer momentarily stunned. How long had it been?

radiant, almost like a completely different person. The phrase "love is like nurturing a flower" came

she asked. "Were you the one who convinced

knew him to be someone who always paid back grievances in full. He was not

we still cared about what happened. Ben and I are happy

word pierced Summer's heart without

everything to earn his affection. But in the end, she was left

smile tugged at her lips. "Thank you for reminding me," Summer said, her voice trembling.

tightened as she tried to hold

was indeed kind. If it hadn't been for her, Summer would

what shocked

"Your family won't be targeted anymore, either. Focus on

wasting your energy on people who don't deserve

She opened her mouth to respond but found herself unable to form

if we have time, we can meet again. After all, your friend is now one of my business partners." With that, Jamie waved

Summer stood frozen, staring

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