Jamie paid the cab fare and got out of the car.

"Thank you. I'll get off here."

After stepping out, she headed straight for the black car. As she reached it, she knocked on the window. Ben turned his head at the sound, his gaze landing on her with mild surprise. Rolling the window down, her voice reached him. "Ben, unlock the door."

His eyes flickered with a trace of emotion, and after a moment of hesitation, he reached over and unlocked the door. Jamie climbed in without wasting a second.

"Why did you come here alone without saying a word? You know Charlie hasn't been dismissed from school yet at this hour."

"I just came to take a look."

"I already heard about it from your assistant," Jamie said, cutting to the point.

Ben's lips twisted into a bitter, self-deprecating smile. "You don't need to tell me. I already know who's behind it."

person capable of putting him in such a position and didn't want him to be a

know whether to feel

problem. Being "just a lawyer" was never enough in his father's eyes. His father wanted him to step into his shoes, to run Lucas Corporation and take charge of the family business.

is my fault," Jamie murmured, her heart aching with guilt. "If I hadn't pushed you, you

mine," Ben said, his voice

more her heart ached for him. She knew how much turmoil he must

imagine her own

Jamie said softly, wrapping her arms

her hand tightly and gave an unexpected order. "Driver, take

in shock, unable to

irony. "He's sent me such a generous gift. I can't just let it go unanswered.

instead. She tightened her grip on

room was a luxurious private suite. Despite his illness, he looked rather well-rested

of the workload handed to Ben, he appeared rejuvenated. His face was even flushed

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