Ben wouldn't let Jamie fight his battles for him.

He pulled her behind him, shielding her, and addressed the crowd with a cold expression. "If that's the case, let's have the authorities investigate." Jamie stared at him, stunned.

She understood the saying, "A clear conscience fears no accusation." As long as Ben had nothing to hide, there was no reason to be afraid.

But these people weren't here for the truth, they were looking for trouble. It was likely orchestrated by their defeated opponents, timed to create chaos. Even if nothing incriminating was found, the media would seize the opportunity to smear them. Ben was doing this for her, disregarding himself completely.

She was touched, but also anxious. She wanted to pull him back.

However, Ben wasn't budging this time. His warm but firm hand enveloped hers, silently telling her not to stop him.

"What's the matter? Afraid?" Ben asked, his hands casually in his pockets, raising an eyebrow with a hint of defiance.

The loudest agitator faltered under his imposing demeanor, stepping back instinctively. Then, as if trying to bolster his courage, the man muttered, "Afraid of what? He's just bluffing. There's no way he could've destroyed the evidence in such a short time..." As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Ben.

agree-if you can't clear your name, that woman behind you has

people like you

"Change the condition. This is between

one else understood, but he did. He knew how much effort she had poured into this competition. He couldn't

just confirmed something. "So you don't dare to take the

said I don't dare?"

"Jamie, you-"

man. "We'll agree to your condition, but you'll have to agree to mine as well. If Ben clears his name, you

to the people recording

started, there were people secretly filming. No doubt their conversation would soon

Lucas Corporation from being dragged through another media storm

confident they wouldn't

of himself. She guessed he was acting under someone's orders, someone who likely had insider knowledge. That would

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