Jamie cast a sidelong glance at Lila, her cold expression saying it all.

Even if she weren't working as a secretary at Lucas Corporation, she was still a college graduate. If she couldn't even handle creating a PowerPoint, she might as well give up entirely. Lila paused, momentarily caught off guard. "Am I not allowed to question things?" she retorted defensively.

Jamie let out a dry laugh, ignoring the jab as she set up the projector. The PowerPoint Lila had demanded appeared crisp and professional on the screen.

Jamie turned to her with a composed smile. "Miss Lila, do you have any more concerns now?"

When it came to working with Lila, Jamie had already anticipated all the challenges Lila might throw her way. She had prepared meticulously for every possible scenario.

On top of that, during their encounter at Chroma Club, Ben had held back from taking further action against Lila solely because of Jamie.

Lila understood this now. She also realized that Jamie wasn't just aiming to complete the project-she was using this collaboration to prove herself.

this moment that Lila fully grasped Jamie's thoroughness and ability to think ahead. Jamie wasn't just capable-she

Lila found

she finally understood why Ben had

sign the project," Lila said finally, her tone more subdued. "And I won't make things difficult for you

friend than an enemy. You're an incredibly capable person

in a 90-degree bow and said, "Jamie, I owe you an apology for how I've behaved." This gesture stunned everyone in the room. Lila was a well-known figure in the industry, and no one would have expected

had proven her own capabilities and earned the respect of her colleagues. This was Jamie's hard-fought moment, and she knew it. From now on, she could

was radiant with pride, and Ben couldn't hide his own delight. "I knew it. My wife is the best."

If you want to be a career woman, then a career

for a quiet evening alone

She preferred to head home, where Charlie was

four years, Jamie had lived frugally and worked various jobs. Her experience working in restaurant kitchens had taught her that they weren't always

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