CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery
Chapter 1615

"Hold on, I have something to announce," Noah suddenly raised his hand. "I've already secured the bid for South Haven District." Everyone froze in surprise.

Even Jamie couldn't hide the flicker of astonishment in her eyes. The bid for South Haven District was already locked down?

Hearing the murmurs in the room, Noah propped his elbow on the table, resting his chin on his hand. He tilted his head back with a deliberate smirk. "Oh, you didn't know? Looks like I forgot to mention it. But everyone should know about something this significant. Don't you think so?"

As he spoke, his gaze shifted directly to Ben. The tension in the room thickened instantly, suffocating enough to make everyone want to bolt for the door.

Jamie's concern grew as she glanced at Ben.

"Then move on to the next project. South Haven District isn't the only one project that the company is working on," Ben replied smoothly, his tone calm and composed, without a hint of hesitation. Noah's smile faltered, his expression stiffening.

Jamie felt a wave of relief wash over her. Ben had handled the situation far better than she had anticipated, shutting Noah down without missing a beat.

The meeting resumed, but the awkwardness now shifted entirely to Noah. After his earlier boast was brushed aside so effortlessly, it was clear who was left red-faced.

*

As the meeting adjourned, Jamie stayed behind to gather the documents, falling a step or two behind Bem. He hadn't gone far, his slower pace almost as though he were waiting for her. Just as she was about to catch up, Noah called her from behind.

"Jamie, I'm still without a capable and attentive secretary. The latest project is proving tricky, so why not ask my dear brother to let you work for me instead?"

Another attempt to poach her. Jamie couldn't help but wonder if Noah truly believed persistence alone would win her over.

Too bad for him, she wasn't buying it. "No need. I thought I made myself clear last time. I don't want to be anywhere except by Ben's side."

Seeing her about to leave, Noah chuckled darkly. "Do you think that means Ben will marry you? Dream on. Our father would never approve of something like that."

Jamie paused mid-step and turned to face him. "If this is your way of convincing me, you're wasting your time."

"Don't act like you don't care. Come on. How could you not?" Noah's disbelief was written all over his face.

"I used to care. I don't anymore," Jamie replied firmly. "I'm just doing what I need to do."

With a sidelong glance, she walked away without hesitation.

Behind her, Noah's expression darkened like a storm cloud. His fists clenched tightly, the veins in his hands bulging with frustration.

It was the same, time and time again.

What was so special about Ben? Why was it that everything Noah struggled to grasp slipped so effortlessly into Ben's hands?

Was it all just because he was the legitimate son?

"Damn it," Noah growled, slamming his fist into the wall. His eyes burned with rage.

*

Jamie rounded the corner and spotted Ben waiting for her, his face clouded and his tone frosty. "How long does it take to gather a few files?"

She decided against mentioning her earlier run-in with Noah. Ben already had enough on his plate without her adding to it. "The paperwork was a bit of a mess."

Ben didn't press further. Instead, he glanced at her. "You're coming with me to a dinner meeting tonight."

Jamie nodded without hesitation.

*

That evening, they entered the private room for the dinner. Ben walked in first, with Jamie just a

step behind. Their arrival prompted the awaiting guests to rise in unison.

"Mr. Lucas! Welcome," one of them greeted with enthusiasm.

Another guest smirked and added teasingly, "And you've brought a date? No wonder you're running late."

Ben didn't bother clarifying Jamie's role, leaving her slightly flustered. Just as she opened her mouth to explain, he slid a glass of juice in front of her and smoothly

interrupted, "Drink this. No aleel

tonight. I don't want a repeat of last time when you fell asleep before you even got home."

Recalling that embarrassing incident, Jamie felt her cheeks flush. She obediently took the juice and sipped, deciding not to push back.

Some of the guests exchanged

knowing smiles, one of them

speaking up with a chuckle. "There's

been no news of you getting

married, Mr. Lucas. Could it be that

the tide is finally turning?"

Their laughter filled the room.