"There's a surveillance camera overhead, just so you know," Ben said coldly, his gaze sharp as a blade. "I get it that you're here to stick up for Summer. But let me be clear: whatever happened between the Lucas family and the Larson family is none of your business." He held up the empty glass, his tone unwavering. "That drink was a warning. Don't even think about testing my limits."

Jamie was his limit-his bottom line. He wouldn't allow anyone to harm or disrespect her.

Lila's voice rang out, dripping with mockery as she addressed the gathering crowd. "Did everyone hear that? He's threatening me with a drink as a 'warning.' Anyone here would agree this behavior is out of line. And all because I said a few words?

"Ben Lucas, someone like you will get what's coming to you!" Lila snapped, her voice sharp and bitter. "Doesn't anyone wonder why someone who was doing so well as a lawyer suddenly gave it all up to become a CEO? Doesn't everyone know lawyers aren't supposed to engage in business?"

Lila knew exactly what kind of man Ben was, but that didn't make it any easier for her to swallow the humiliation. This wasn't just about defending Summer, it was personal. She had never been so publicly disgraced in her life. And now, in front of all these people, Ben had thrown wine in her face. How dare he?

onlookers, and the murmurs quickly

one of the top lawyers in the city. How does someone

just leave law overnight unless

of influence add up. Honestly, it's no surprise." "Yeah, money and power always

experience, but it had turned into a full-blown

but Ben only

clear: my career shift was done by the book My law license has been formally revoked, and the Lucas Corporation's management

he knew the truth. Once rumors took hold, they were nearly impossible to dispel with

crowd remained skeptical,

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