After being reborn, I make up my mind to stop chasing after my husband and daughter

Chapter 146

Jared finally released me, his expression smoothing back into its usual controlled mask. “Let’s go,” he said, stepping back.

I watched his retreating figure, my lips curling in cold amusement. Was he really worried about losing control over me? Pathetic.

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The party hall was opulent, filled with well–dressed guests milling about. Jared’s cousin’s family stood near the entrance, greeting arrivals.

Jared’s uncle John had moved to Shariport years ago. Though not in the business world himself, John still owned two companies, having made his fortune reselling electronics back in the day. The man had old–money savvy and the bank account to match.

When we arrived, John personally escorted us to a private dining room. Jared seemed to recognize most of the guests there, but they were strangers to me.

It was a celebration, so many had brought wives or children. As I took my seat, I discreetly studied the wealthy women around me.

Their faces were meticulously maintained, their designer outfits flawless. But their eyes betrayed a quiet dissatisfaction, a hollowness behind the polished smiles.

version of me from my previous life, drowning in

I refused to be that woman again. This time, I would be

new.

realized just how influential the guests were. But I also noticed one

networking. I nearly laughed. Of course he didn’t want me building my own connections.

a hobby, something to keep me occupied but never

beside Jared, I collected compliments like trophies. Some men’s gazes lingered a beat too long, their interest

radiant, well–nourished glow that

the flush in my cheeks from

sipped my Bordeaux, hyperaware of the heat in

possessive gleam in his eyes. My stomach twisted.

just male ego running wild. I avoided his gaze

hall’s opulence suddenly felt suffocating. Instead of heading to the ladies‘ room, I slipped through a

route back, anything to

retching sound came from behind a potted fern. A hunched figure in a

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