Ben's expression seemed off.

Jamie paused subtly, her gaze shifting toward his phone. "What is it? Is it something about the old district?"

"No," Ben replied, setting the phone down quickly to keep her from seeing the screen.

After that, he refused to discuss it further.

Jamie resisted the urge to press him in front of Charlie, opting to hold her questions until later.

Once Charlie had wandered off to play, she seized the moment. "You didn't seem yourself earlier during dinner. If it's work-related and there's anything I can do to help, just let me know," she offered.

After all, she was his secretary now, and it was only natural for her to assist. Jamie brushed aside the faint unease tugging at her and convinced herself it was nothing.

But Ben didn't seem inclined to talk. Rubbing his temples, he stood up. "I've stayed long enough. I should head out."

When Jamie moved to see him off, he stopped her.

Watching him leave, Jamie didn't feel the relief she expected. If anything, her worry only deepened.

didn't take long for her to learn what Ben had

manage Lucas

up again. This time, the focus was

the trending headlines, she rushed to the office in a

President Lucas is in a tough

company for good now?

of her coworkers sent a chill

just a job for him, it was something he had planned and pursued for years, long before stepping into the corporate world. With his family's

her pace, pushing open the door

and composed as

for a moment. This wasn't what

coffee," she said after a long pause, retreating to

she returned with two cups, she studied his face for any

me," Ben remarked suddenly, startling

hesitated, then decided to be direct. "I saw the news online. Are

instructed them to handle

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