CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

"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?

a stir among the onlookers, and the murmurs quickly turned into outright

lawyers in the city. How does someone

You don't just leave law overnight unless

but the Lucas family's. Years of influence add up. Honestly, it's no surprise."

brought her here to help her gain experience, but it had

him away, but Ben only tightened his grip on her

firm, he addressed the crowd with a calm but commanding voice. "Let me make this clear: my career shift was done by the book My law license has been formally

was unshaken, but he knew the truth. Once rumors took

remained skeptical, their