CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery novel Chapter 1691

Ben wouldn’t let Jamie fight his battles for him.

He pulled her behind him, shielding her, and addressed the crowd with a cold expression. “If that’s the case, let’s have the authorities investigate.”

Jamie stared at him, stunned.

She understood the saying, “A clear conscience fears no accusation.” As long as Ben had nothing to hide, there was no reason to be afraid.

But these people weren’t here for the truth, they were looking for trouble. It was likely orchestrated by their defeated opponents, timed to create chaos. Even if nothing incriminating was found, the media would seize the opportunity to smear them.

Ben was doing this for her, disregarding himself completely.

She was touched, but also anxious. She wanted to pull him back.

However, Ben wasn’t budging this time. His warm but firm hand enveloped hers, silently telling her not to stop him.

“What’s the matter? Afraid?” Ben asked, his hands casually in his pockets, raising an eyebrow with a hint of defiance.

The loudest agitator faltered under his imposing demeanor, stepping back instinctively. Then, as if trying to bolster his courage, the man muttered, “Afraid of what? He’s just bluffing. There’s no way he could’ve destroyed the evidence in such a short time…”

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Ben.

“Fine! Let’s do this! But let’s agree—if you can’t clear your name, that woman behind you has to withdraw from the semifinals!

“We won’t allow people like you to participate in this competition.”

Ben’s brows furrowed slightly, and his voice turned icy. “Change the condition. This is between you and me. Don’t drag her into it.”

He didn’t care what happened to him, but Jamie was off-limits. No one else understood, but he did. He knew how much effort she had poured into this competition. He couldn’t let her sacrifices go to waste.

The man smirked, his expression smug, as if he had just confirmed something. “So you don’t dare to take the bet.”