“‘Innocent?’” Ben scoffed coldly. “You took all that money and didn’t share a cent with your sister? If that’s true, maybe this whole sisterly bond isn’t worth as much as you think.”Jamie's heart sank again. She knew that nothing she said would make a difference now. Ben would never believe her. To him, she was just a woman who took what she could get, unworthy of even a second glance. Still, she found herself pleading with him, “It’s been four years since we ended. Now Winnie is carrying your child. If you’re truly committed to her, please treat her well.”But Ben’s gaze only grew colder. His hand slid to her collar, and Jamie felt a spike of panic. They were in a public hallway, surveillance cameras overhead, and anyone could walk by at any moment. If someone saw them like this, the scandal would be unavoidable. What would happen to Winnie? All she wanted was a family of her own, a loving husband and an adorable child.Jamie’s guilt weighed heavier with each passing second. W
Ben leaned in close, so close that Jamie could hear his every breath. He asked, his voice cold, “Then tell me, what exactly do you think I should do? Should I go and break up with Winnie right now? Should I tell her what we just did, then drag her to a clinic for an abortion? Would that make you happy?”“Of course not!” Jamie quickly protested, her face going pale. “That’s your own child. Do you even hear what you’re saying?”Winnie wanted nothing more than a loving, happy family. Jamie couldn't bear the thought of shattering that dream.“So, what’s your solution?” Ben straightened up, looking down at her with cold amusement. “Go on, Jamie. Tell me what’s really on your mind.”Jamie took a breath, speaking as sincerely as she could. “I’ll do my best to make it up to you. I’ll gather whatever money you want. I can disappear if that’s what you need. Move far away so I’ll never cross your path again. Just… take care of Winnie and pretend I’m gone.”Ben’s expression only hardened, h
“Jack, what were you just talking about with my sister?” Winnie asked, her eyes bright with curiosity after greeting guests. It was her sister's first time meeting her boyfriend, and she felt a bit anxious. What if Jamie didn’t like him?Ben shook his head. “Just some small talk. I have a question for you though. How would you describe your sister?”“My sister is the best in the world,” Winnie said with a smile. “She’s incredibly kind to me, and all her friends think so highly of her too. There’s just one thing…” Winnie’s face fell as she sighed.Ben prodded gently, “Mind telling me?”“Well, it’s not really a secret since we’re family now.” Winnie glanced around, then continued, “She had a boyfriend she really loved, but they broke up, and it really hurt her. She was down for so long, and I don’t think she’s fully moved on even now.” Winnie's expression darkened at the thought. Jamie had never shared the details, but it was clear her sister was deeply affected. Winnie could only
Ben’s parents were not easygoing, especially when it came to his marriage. For them, the most important thing was that any future spouse came from the right background. And now, Ben intended to marry a woman with neither wealth nor status. There was no way they would accept it.“No, I haven’t told them yet. And don’t forget, the last time you got into trouble abroad, I was the one who had to clean up the mess. Don’t tell me you’re thinking of outing me now,” Ben said, his eyes on Jake.Jake quickly shook his head, showing his loyalty. “Come on, Ben, you know me better than that! We’re like brothers. I’d sell out my own dad before I’d sell you out. This secret goes with me to the grave. But…“But they’ll find out eventually,” he continued, looking around uneasily. “Even if I stay quiet, you know they’re gonna get wind of it at some point. They’ve already got matchmaking plans in motion. When they find out, it’ll be like a bomb going off.”Ben nodded, giving Jake’s shoulder a reass
“Winnie, do you really love him that much?” Jamie took a deep breath, summoning her courage as she looked at her sister's worried eyes. Maybe, just maybe, she could talk her out of this.Winnie paused, slightly taken aback. “Of course I do, Jamie. You’re not thinking of trying to talk me out of it, are you?”Jamie stayed silent.“Our relationship is solid. I really love him, and he treats me wonderfully. I can’t find a single flaw in him. And most importantly, I’m pregnant,” Winnie said, grabbing Jamie's hand and placing it on her belly. “There’s a life here now. I have to think about my child. Besides, we already had the engagement party. No matter what, we have to stay together.”With the conversation at this point, what could Jamie say? She knew all too well what it was like to be swept up in love.But Ben…“If you two want to keep whispering, save it for later. It’s getting late. Let’s go,” Ben said, striding over and slipping his arm around Winnie.Jamie had no choice but t
Charlie needed money for surgery, and Winnie needed funds for her prenatal checkups too. If she took that money now, what would happen to Winnie later on?“Why couldn’t you take it? Charlie’s health comes first! Are you treating me like a stranger instead of your sister?” Winnie insisted, placing the bank card firmly into Jamie’s hand.Jamie wanted to refuse, but Winnie was clearly upset. “Jamie, what exactly are you worried about? Sure, we don’t have a ton of cash right now, but look at this big house. We’re not at rock bottom.”To Ben, a house like this meant nothing. It was small change he could easily spare. The difference between them was vast. They were worlds apart, with a gulf too wide to bridge.If he wanted, he could cover all of Charlie’s medical expenses by himself. But judging by his current attitude, he despised her deeply. If he found out about Charlie’s situation, he would likely feel it was karma, getting some satisfaction from it.“Just take the money, and I’ll s
“Jamie, you sit here for a bit. I’ll go get the door,” Winnie said, jogging over to answer it.Sure enough, it was Ben, carrying several bags. Winnie quickly took them from him. “It’s enough that you’re back. You didn’t need to bring all this! Come in and sit down. I’ll pour you a drink.”Ben switched into house slippers and walked into the living room. He sat down right next to Jamie, placing his hand on her thigh. Watching Winnie busy herself in the kitchen, he raised his voice intentionally. “You’re pregnant now. You should be resting. Let me take care of these things instead.”“I know my own body. I haven’t had any nausea or anything, so I’m fine. Besides, you’ve been working all day. It wouldn’t feel right for me to let you wait on me,” Winnie replied without stopping.She was grateful for Ben’s support, both because of his busy schedule and because he was willing to help her sister. Any other man would likely have backed off the moment he learned of Jamie’s situation, let a
“I didn’t,” Jamie said, her hands trembling uncontrollably.Ben must think she had taken the money and squandered it, but in truth, not a cent of that ten million ever reached her hands. Even her child’s medical expenses were paid from the money she earned herself, bit by bit.Of course, Ben didn’t believe her. “Enough with the act. I’m not some random guy you can fool with a few words. Don’t forget what I do for a living.”As a lawyer, he had handled all kinds of cases, and he knew how to see through lies. But he didn’t realize that when it came to Jamie, his judgment was clouded by his emotions, and reason took a backseat.“If you don’t believe me, then why even bother asking? No matter what I say, you’re just going to see me as a liar. What’s the point?” Jamie felt herself on the verge of breaking.She hadn’t had an easy life these past few years. Her child was sick, and as his mother, she felt the pain most deeply. Add to that the financial strain, and now the constant pressur