Ben gripped Jamie's chin tightly, his voice firm and unyielding.

When Jamie had disappeared from his life, he had exhausted every possible means, called in countless favors, and poured his energy into finding her. But he had failed.

Just when he was on the verge of giving up, he had met Winnie. It felt like fate had stepped in, intertwining their paths once more, as if destined for a lifetime of entangled love and hate. If that was his reality, then he would play along with it. "Instead of plotting ways to escape from me, why don't you focus on apologizing? Show me some sincerity, and maybe I'll make your life a little easier," Ben said.

Jamie's lips curved into a bitter smile. She knew what he wanted.

He wanted an apology and an attitude of remorse. But she also knew she had no leverage to stay by his side.

Mrs. Lucas's disdain for her was an insurmountable mountain,

"Don't think I'll let you off. Jamie, you're staying here with me. And since you care so much about Charlie, start behaving. Please me, and I'll help you find him. Otherwise,

Charlie. Trapped here with no connections or resources, even hiring a private investigator was out of reach. Ben had

don't drag Charlie into this,"

her further. "Drag Charlie into this? You don't seem to mind

knew arguing with him

out and handle business. Before leaving, he turned back with one last warning. "Behave yourself while I'm gone. Don't make me angry, or you'll be

watched him leave, then sank onto the bed, her thoughts consumed by Charlie. She missed him terribly and had no idea

ringing of her phone. Jamie grabbed it instinetively, her heart skipping a beat when she saw

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