Jamie froze.

Though she didn't meet his gaze, she could feel Ben's emotions lingering in the air. Her resolve wavered, but that unspoken thorn in her heart held her back. She stayed silent, even as Ben got up and left. After that, things between them shifted, the atmosphere growing subtly tense.

Even their assistant couldn't help but notice.

"Miss Lewis, is something going on with you and Mr. Lucas? You both seem...off," he ventured cautiously.

Jamie glanced at Ben, who was engrossed in a stack of documents, and quickly looked away. "Nothing at all. We're just focusing on work," she replied lightly.

The assistant didn't buy it, but lacking proof, he had no choice but to drop the matter.

"Do you play golf?" Ben's voice broke the silence suddenly.

startled by the question. "A little, but I often miss or send the ball flying,"

lips twitched slightly, suppressing a smile. Sending

Tomorrow, we'll spend the day at the golf course. I'll teach you."

her. She didn't even realize how much she was looking forward

*

golf course, Jamie had tried several swings,

a gentle tap on her knee, he said, "You're holding the club wrong. Your stance is off too. You need to

her movements. Together, they made several successful shots.

of black lace gloves. "Consider it a

her momentary daze, Jamie accepted the gloves,

help but feel a tinge

just for the gala," she murmured to herself, brushing off her earlier thoughts. "That's

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