Chapter 79

I had already reserved a private room at a fancy restaurant. On the table for ten, I put out the Bordeaux I had brought along. It was the wine Jared left at home, and I used it as a favor.

Of course, the few wine–loving top executives stared right at the bottle, eager to get a taste. “Mr. Holcomb and Mrs. Holcomb seem close. Mrs. Holcomb, you’re lucky.”

“Yeah, Mr. Holcomb’s young and successful, and he spoils you. You’ve got a good thing going.”

I was tired of these polite compliments. If Jared and I didn’t keep up appearances, nobody would know we hadn’t talked in three days or had any intimacy in over a year.

Jared carried himself like a powerful man. Wearing a black shirt, he looked even more distinguished. Every move showed his confidence.

need your support going forward. Let’s eat,” Jared said with a smile, backing me

into my glass. I reached for it, but suddenly a big hand blocked it. Then Jared said, “She’s not drinking. We’re

looked at Jared and thought he was nuts.

genes. Have

glass and smiled, “Pregnancy prep? Once we build the Harmonia

instantly. Nobody noticed the quiet battle between Jared and me.

spin. I quickly got up and headed to the bathroom.

fast.

the wine but failed. My face flushed bright red, my eyes shiny. I looked in the mirror and gave a bitter

Jared’s face appeared next to mine. His eyes cooled down a

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