Jamie and Ben didn't care about anyone else's opinions.

"You really think you and Ben can last?" The woman's tone dripped with disdain. "Don't forget, your statuses are worlds apart. If Ben didn't care, why would he keep bringing you to events like these? Clearly, he does care." Jamie noticed the woman's provocative glare. Her elegance and poise were unmistakable, but her words revealed a heart filled with malice.

With a calm but cutting tone, Jamie responded, "Even if Ben does care, that's his business, not yours. And let's be honest, you'd never have the courage to say this in front of him, would you? So, what's the point of saying it to me?" Jamie didn't even bother to take the woman seriously. Her relationship with Ben was her own, and she knew better than anyone how much he valued her.

The woman sneered. "Oh, trust me, I'd say it to his face. But I assumed you had some self-awareness. Clearly, I was mistaken. You're pathetic, Jamie." With that, she spun on her heels and walked away.

Unbeknownst to her, Ben had seen the entire exchange. He recognized the woman as Summer's close friend, Lila. If Lila was confronting Jamie, it could only mean trouble.

and walked straight to Jamie. Without a word, he took her hand and led her across the room. Jamie was unsure of his intentions, but she

her surprise, Ben brought her directly

when she saw Ben approaching. "Wow, Jamie, you didn't

to me. I saw you myself, Lila. Do you enjoy playing the gossip? Should I find a better outlet for your

Ben grabbed a glass of wine from a passing tray and poured it over

fell silent as Lila let out a piercing scream. "Ben! Have

of everyone nearby. Jamie stood frozen, shocked by Ben's impulsive move. She understood his anger

above the murmurs as she began to cry loudly. "Everyone, you have to back me up! Former Attorney Lucas just threw wine at me forno reason. I didn't do anything to

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