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.”

there, his gaze deep and unreadable, saying

“Alright, since you said that, I might just consider it. But don’t think you

Owen said, quickly topping

picked up my cup and took a light sip. “Well then, here’s to a smooth

into little lines as he grinned, his face flushing

finished talking business, I finally pretended to notice Jared standing nearby. “Jared,

face didn’t look too good, his voice dropping low. “No,

Owen and said, “Make sure you take good

like a goddess to me right now. I’ll make sure she’s well taken care

a meal with Owen and the others. I used to think these business dinners were a total drag, and all

shots at the table, all those rituals suddenly feel like they’re

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

sign the contract with Owen, I got a call from headquarters. They very

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me–and made sure

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