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?

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

hoarse as she asked. "Were you the

knew him to be someone who always paid

would mean we still cared about what happened.

word pierced Summer's heart

spent years loving Ben, chasing after him, trying everything to earn his affection. But in the end,

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

as she tried

hadn't been for her, Summer would

what shocked Summer

family won't be targeted anymore, either. Focus on your career

your energy on people who don't

breathing grew heavier. She opened her mouth to respond but found herself unable

faintly. "Go home. Your family misses you. I have things to take care of, but if we have time, we can meet again. After all, your friend is now one of my business

Summer stood frozen, staring

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