Chapter 122

That was just her style. She liked to use those calm, everyday scenes to get under my skin.

They didn’t look like they were doing anything intimate. At least, I didn’t catch them in bed together. But it was those little moments of sweetness, the silent display of how close they were, that stung even more.

Tracy had always played her games this way.

I knew her all too well, so I had to beat her at her own game. She wanted me to watch. Well, I watched, but so what now?

Owen went to place the order, and before long, Jared came over, with Tracy right by his side.

If one didn’t know the real story, seeing them standing together like that, one would honestly think they looked more like husband and wife.

“Mrs. Holcomb, what a surprise to see you here.” Tracy put on a look of shock, then turned to Owen. “Are you treating Mrs. Holcomb and her team to lunch today?

“Is it because she’s decided to work with you on the panel business?”

Owen grinned. “Mrs. Holcomb is still considering it, but I’m serious about making this deal happen. With Mr. Holcomb and you here, I can guarantee the panels I provide will be top quality and at the best price.”

stood there, his gaze

bright smile. “Alright, since you said that, I might just consider it. But don’t think you can get away with anything

way. You’re the boss’s wife,” Owen said, quickly topping

and took a light sip. “Well then, here’s

as he grinned, his face flushing red as he

I finally pretended to notice Jared standing nearby. “Jared, are you and Tracy done eating?

didn’t look too good, his voice

that, he turned and walked out. Tracy immediately turned to Owen and said, “Make sure you take good care of Mrs.

Holcomb is like a goddess to me right now. I’ll make sure she’s

didn’t let Jared’s dark look get to me. I just sat down and had a meal with Owen and the others. I used to think these business dinners were a total drag,

all those rituals suddenly

just sat back, listening to the guys shooting the breeze and cracking jokes, and I actually

just as I was about to sign the contract with Owen, I got a call

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for me–and made sure to mention

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