Ben’s expression seemed off.Jamie paused subtly, her gaze shifting toward his phone. What is it? Is it something about the old district?No, Ben replied, setting the phone down quickly to keep her from seeing the screen.After that, he refused to discuss it further.Jamie resisted the urge to press him in front of Charlie, opting to hold her questions until later.Once Charlie had wandered off to play, she seized the moment. You didn’t seem yourself earlier during dinner. If it’s work-related and there’s anything I can do to help, just let me know, she offered.After all, she was his secretary now, and it was only natural for her to assist. Jamie brushed aside the faint unease tugging at her and convinced herself it was nothing.But Ben didn’t seem inclined to talk. Rubbing his temples, he stood up. I’ve stayed long enough. I should head out.When Jamie moved to see him off, he stopped her.Watching him leave, Jamie didn’t feel the relief she expected. If anything, her worry only deepened.It didn’t take long for her to learn what Ben had been hiding. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ƒindNoᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.News broke that Ben had been secretly helping manage Lucas Corporation. Previously, only a handful of people knew this.The online uproar, which had just calmed down, flared up again. This time, the focus was on Ben’s dual identity.When Jamie saw the trending headlines, she rushed to the office in a panic. As she arrived, she overheard employees gossiping.Looks like President Lucas is in a tough spot.Do you think he’ll stay with the company for good now? If he stops practicing law?The casual attitudes of her coworkers sent a chill down Jamie’s spine.She knew Ben. Being a lawyer wasn’t just a job for him, it was something he had planned and pursued for years, long before stepping into the corporate world. With his family’s wealth, he didn’t need to work at all, much less take on the challenges of a legal career. But now…Her thoughts raced as she quickened her pace, pushing open the door to Ben’s office, slightly out of breath.Ben looked up, his expression as calm and composed as always. He seemed slightly surprised to see her so early.Jamie froze for a moment. This wasn’t what she had expected.I’ll make us some coffee, she said after a long pause, retreating to the break room.When she returned with two cups, she studied his face for any cracks in his facade.You’ve been staring at me, Ben remarked suddenly, startling her.Jamie hesitated, then decided to be direct. I saw the news online. Are you okay? Should we have the PR team take the video down first?I’ve already instructed them to handle it.That’s good. You could also try reaching out to that paparazzo we met. She might know who leaked the information.Jamie had learned later that the paparazzo they had confronted had a surprising network of contacts. It seemed more effective to cut off the source of the leaks than to chase after the rumors themselves QUMSBut Ben’s reaction to her suggestion surprised her. Instead of agreeing, he grew quiet.I already know who it was, he said after a long pause.Jamie’s instincts kicked in. Who?As soon as the question left her lips, she noticed the change in his expression. Her mind raced.Ben valued his work as a lawyer deeply, and his involvement with Lucas Corporation had always been carefully concealed, even within the legal community. The leak couldn’t have come from an outsider, nor from the company employees, who had nothing to gain from exposing him. imThat left only those closest to him. Jamie ruled herself out, and she couldn’t imagine his mother doing such a thing. That left onepossibility… His father.Ben’s father had always hoped he would take over the family business and had long expressed his dissatisfaction with Ben’s career choice.
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