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.

yourself, everyone. Victoria will need your support going forward. Let’s eat,” Jared said with a smile, backing

it, but suddenly a big hand blocked it. Then Jared said, “She’s

thought he was nuts. “Mrs. Holcomb, you’re lucky. You and Mr. Holcomb will

Have more

Then, right away, I picked up Jared’s glass and smiled, “Pregnancy prep? Once we build the Harmonia Hotel brand and make it

downed Jared’s Bordeaux in one go. I saw his face go pale instantly. Nobody noticed the quiet battle between Jared and me. They

spin. I quickly got up and headed to the bathroom. I really couldn’t keep

fast.

I tried hard to throw up the wine but failed. My face flushed bright red, my eyes shiny. I looked in the

his hands. Jared’s face appeared next to mine. His eyes cooled down a bit. “Don’t you your

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