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It was rare to see Jared this unsure of himself. Still, I frowned and snapped, “Don’t I deserve someone better than

you?”

Jared looked taken aback by my sudden outburst. A sheepish grin spread across his face as he said, “No, you do

deserve better. But I’m scared you’ll find someone.

“Honestly, I let you stay at the hotel for selfish reasons. I just kept thinking we’d get back together.”

I stared at him, stunned. I couldn’t believe he’d just said that so openly. I raised an eyebrow and asked, “So, after

the divorce, you’re planning to win me back?”

Jared was a mature, clear–headed man. He wasn’t like those shy boys who were too nervous to speak their minds, blushing and stammering, afraid one’d see right through them–or not see them at all.

In my memory, he was gentle yet sharp, steady but with underlying forcefulness. Just like with his investments, he liked to see right through things before making a move–he’d strike fast and hard, never missing his mark.

Now I could tell he had me in his sights.

Jared nodded and replied, “Yes. I know it sounds ridiculous, and you probably won’t even give me a shot, but I still

want to try.”

“Don’t even bother. You’ll just end up humiliating yourself. Unless you hand

life.”

“What, you want me to put my life on the line just to chase

just messing with you. Who’d pick up a fork for a dish they’ve already had enough of? Unless they’ve got no other choice and

words made Jared freeze for a second, then he gave a

do.”

thought he had me all figured out. Not bothering to tangle with him, I said, “Let’s keep it civil and go our separate ways. After the divorce, we’re

Jared hurried after me.

I was about to cross the street/distracted by a phone call, the green light was already counting down. I didn’t notice until Jared reached

you’re going,”

hand and waited off to the side. When the light turned green, I quickly finished my call and

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hotel lobby, I saw him slide into a silver Bentley that was idling at the curb, then pull away. Only then did I realize my heart no longer beat for

thrilled I couldn’t sleep, imagining us in

But now, my love for him

night, I took Melissa out for dinner at

the place. She exclaimed, “So, this is the ultra–luxury hotel

to redo. Damn, Victoria, you’re a real gem. I didn’t know you had it in

inside. “I’m finally

stunned. She asked, “Jared agreed to let you