Chapter 1652
Jamie lifted her eyes to meet Ben’s and understood that this was his way of giving her strength.
Following his lead, she climbed into the car amidst the cheerful sound of celebratory confetti poppers, her cheeks still flushed with shyness. Nina quickly slipped into the bridesmaid car right behind hers.
The long procession of luxury cars moved in perfect sync, turning heads wherever they went. Sleek, high-end vehicles worth millions of dollars captured everyone’s attention as they cruised through the city streets. Passersby couldn’t resist snapping photos and sharing their amazement online.
“Who’s getting married with such extravagance? Look at all those luxury cars!” one post read.
Within moments, the scene went viral, and social media buzzed with speculation. Soon, the mystery was solved.
It wasn’t just anyone’s wedding, but that of Ben Lucas, the CEO of Lucas Corporation, a man with even more prominence than any socialite or trust fund heir.
Insiders quickly chimed in, revealing that Ben and his bride had been in a long-term relationship, finally celebrating their love with this grand milestone.
The internet was soon filled with praise and blessings for the couple’s union.
Meanwhile, Jamie, oblivious to all the online buzz, was too focused on the moment to even glance at her phone.
The ride to the hotel wasn’t long, just a little over ten minutes, yet to Jamie, it felt like the longest ten minutes of her life.
Sensing her tension, Ben gently squeezed her hand. “Don’t worry. I’m here.”
Jamie exhaled slowly. “I feel better now,” she admitted, and it wasn’t just empty reassurance. With Ben by her side, her nerves had eased.
When they arrived, Ben helped her out of the car. Two children, Charlie and Orion, dressed as flower kids, stood nearby with tiny flower baskets in their hands.
The moment they stepped out, the children scattered flower petals into the air, creating a fluttering cascade that blanketed the ground.
Charlie mimicked the words Nash
had taught him the day before, his childlike voice ringing out: “Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and lots of babies soon!”
The sight of the two little flower kids, barely tall
waist to reach anyone’s
waist, speaking in their sweet,
el:
high-pitched voices, was enough to melt Jamie’s heart.
She crouched down to gently pat their heads, her expression soft. “Thank you, Charlie and Orion.”
Ben offered his hand again. Jamie glanced at him, smiled, and slipped her arm into his.
Walking through the hotel entrance felt like stepping into another world. The hall was filled with family and friends, their faces lit with warm smiles.
Nina clasped her hands together and gave Jamie an encouraging gesture. Nash raised his glass in a silent toast, while Wilfred removed his glasses and beamed. Ben’s voice brought Jamie back to the moment. “Shall we?”
Jamie nodded.
As she stepped forward, a subtle sense of unease washed over her-an almost imperceptible feeling that someone was watching her.
She hesitated, instinctively wanting
to turn and look, but Ben’s hand
lightly restrained her. His
quiet but firm. “Don’t move. Everyone’s watching.”
was
Reluctantly, Jamie let the thought go, though the feeling lingered. She decided she would figure it out later.
*
Soon after, Ben retrieved the ring he had given her the night before, his movements now even more deliberate and solemn.
He held the box in both hands and knelt on one knee before her. “The road to this moment hasn’t been easy, but we’ve made it. Will you marry me?”
His dark eyes were filled with warmth and devotion, his posture low, as if he were offering her not just the ring but his whole heart.
It was an act of pure vulnerability, his words and actions placing her above all else, as though she were the center of his world.