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.

will need your support going forward. Let’s eat,” Jared

but suddenly a big hand blocked it. Then Jared said, “She’s not drinking. We’re

thought he was nuts.

genes. Have more kids, don’t

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

instantly. Nobody noticed the quiet battle between Jared and me. They just thought

wine made my head spin. I quickly got up and headed to the bathroom. I really couldn’t

fast.

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

mine. His eyes cooled down a bit. “Don’t you your

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