Ben casually handed Jamie the keys, his tone light. "I have no use for it."

Though it sounded nonchalant, it was true.

Jamie hesitated for a moment before accepting the keys. Having a car of her own wasn't a bad idea. It would make it easier to get Charlie to and from school without always relying on Ben for transportation. "Well, since you won, the Gem Harbor project is yours now," Tim announced unexpectedly.

The surprise left Jamie stunned, while Ben remained composed, as if he had anticipated this outcome. He exchanged a few polite words with Tim and then led Jamie back to the car.

On the drive, Jamie couldn't help but ask, "Did you know this would happen?"

"Know what? That Tim's event was a cover for vetting partners? If not for that, do you think he'd bother hosting a party just to play games?" Ben's calm gaze flicked toward her, his tone matter-of-fact.

His air of confidence made it seem as though everything had unfolded exactly as he planned. Jamie nodded, falling silent as she stared out the window.

clear now why Ben was so adept at navigating these situations. No wonder his father had been so determined to keep him at the

would be heading home early. But then she learned Ben

on the beach, Miss Lewis. Mr. Lucas has made

felt her face heat up, her discomfort palpable. But she complied, changing

stepped outside, the vast beauty of the ocean stretched before her leaving her momentarily speechless. The sound of waves crashing onto the shore, the sight of seagulls gliding across the sky-it

isn't it?" Ben's voice came from

Jamie replied,

this was something he had prepared specifically for her, her cheeks warmed further when she

done. Shouldn't we head back? With

smirk tugging at his lips. "There's

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