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When I got back to Hachester, I met up with Melissa for dinner and gave her a Bulgari bracelet. She was over the moon, showing it off like it was the best thing ever.

Melissa said, “Life’s looking up for me now that I’ve got a rich friend like you. Just wait. When I start making money, I’ll take you out of town.”

I couldn’t help but smile. Melissa’s such a sweet talker. “Alright, just remember that when you hit it big,” I said, sipping my coffee with a grin.

Melissa suddenly leaned in and said, “You know, Mr. Hallman’s company is going public in Shariport.”

I blinked, surprised. “Really? I should probably go congratulate him sometime.”

“Once his company goes public, he could be worth billions. Victoria, you need to make your move and lock him down,” Melissa whispered, nudging me.

“What’s the point of locking him down?” I said with a smile. “His money is his business. It doesn’t have anything to

do with me.”

“But he likes you,” Melissa said, practically bouncing in her seat. “You have no idea how popular Mr. Hallman is right now. All these rich girls are after him. He’s the hottest thing around.”

Nathan’s handsome face flashed through my mind. He was young, good–looking, and super talented, but honestly,

I’d been with guys like him before. It wasn’t anything new.

“I’d rather he find someone who’s on his level and have a big romance,” I said, not feeling it. Nathan was a great

guy, and he shouldn’t waste his time.

Melissa sighed, realizing she wasn’t going to change my mind. “But honestly, you’re doing pretty well for yourself.

the end of the day, all anyone really needs is a bed to sleep in and three meals a day. If you can be content, that’s already pretty great.

another life lesson?”

it from you,” Melissa

I headed back to my apartment. It was under my name, and that

by the curb, hazard lights blinking. I took a closer look

and parked. Right then, the back door of

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car, too. Nathan

you doing

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“I’ve

was yours.”

you wanted?”

just wanted to see you. My company made a big breakthrough today, and I wanted to share

gave me a quick peck on the forehead. “Victoria, you and Jared

divorced, right?”

laugh. I thought I’d kept it on the down

the loop.

been keeping tabs on you,” Nathan said with a smile. “So, what are you planning to

That kiss had caught me off

old feelings were

hint of hope. “Alright, then just live your

eyes. He was wearing glasses, and behind those frames,

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