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.

little, but I often miss or send the

lips twitched slightly, suppressing a smile. Sending

you."

nodded, a faint sense of anticipation bubbling up within her. She didn't even realize how much she was

*

had tried several swings, but none of her shots were

off course with each attempt, he couldn't hold back any longer. With a gentle tap on her knee, he said, "You're holding the club wrong. Your

closer, placing his hands over hers to guide her movements. Together, they

him curiously. In his hand was a pair of black lace gloves. "Consider it a reward for your progress and you'l need them for tomorrow night's event. There's

accepted the gloves,

couldn't help but feel a tinge

for the gala," she murmured to herself,

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