At the event that day, some people were bold enough to question Ben directly to his face. It was no surprise that, in his absence, they felt free to make unpleasant comments to Jamie instead, leaving her to deal with it alone.

Ben held Jamie's hand, his gaze soft and full of care.

"After everything we've been through to get here, you should understand how determined I am to protect you," he said gently, his voice steady and soothing. "If anything happens to you, you have to tell me. If you don't, how am I supposed to know? I can't let you suffer in silence."

Jamie nodded. "I know. I promise. But I really just want to use this opportunity to prove myself."

How could she not? If she didn't prove herself now, when would she?

Her goal was to stand alongside Ben for the long haul.

"And what exactly will proving yourself through working with her accomplish? Jamie, you need to understand that as long as you're with me, you don't need to-"

could finish, Jamie placed her

Her resolve was clear.

Lila looks down on me. If I can successfully collaborate with her, it will set an

Her intentions were straightforward.

understand that some people's negative opinions can't be changed, no matter what you do. All you need to do is focus on being the best version of yourself. You don't have to prove

wrong. Even his mother had finally let go of her prejudice against Jamie, and his father now doted on their son, Charlie, instead of interfering

the constant judgment from others. Jamie wanted

need to try to talk me out of it." Seeing her determination,

set on it,

"Alright," Jamie replied simply.

preparations again. She was well aware that Lila would likely make things difficult for her, but Jamie was ready to face whatever came her

keeping an eye on Jamie from the start. What she

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