Chapter 292

Jared’s eyes, dark and unreadable, took me by surprise. He seemed to be trying to get intimate with me. The tables had turned.

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Nobody would’ve thought that Jared, who always used to ignore me, would one day be the one who couldn’t stand loneliness. Still, I couldn’t believe he’d swallow his pride for something like this. So maybe he’s just using me to pass the time again.

“Mr. Holcomb, what a surprise that you’d lack women,” I said with a mocking smile. “As far as I know, all those single women at the company are practically throwing themselves at

you.”

Jared’s face stiffened a little at my teasing, his voice low and serious. “Victoria, is that what you think of me? I’ve told you that cheap thrills don’t do it for me. I wouldn’t waste my time on something like that.”

I raised an eyebrow. “Oh really? Then why don’t you go chase after something more upscale?”

“Jared.” Before I could finish, a sweet voice cut in. Jared and I both turned to see Tracy

standing in the hallway, rocking a blazing red gown that practically lit up the place.

Gone was her usual businesslike vibe. Now she looked soft and alluring, her heels clicking

with every step as she made her way over. Her makeup was on point today, totally different from her usual style.

here,” Tracy said, her eyes glued to him,

coy.

time hooking her arm through Jared’s, and then flashed me a

don’t mind if I join you guys for lunch,

you here?” Jared asked, casually slipping his arm out

and while catching up with some old colleagues, I heard you were here too. So,

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“This is a business funch. You’re not

it’s not

known each other for years,” Tracy said, her voice upset and a little coy. Then her gaze slid over to me, “Or is it Ms.

want me here?”

got nothing to do with me. You two can do whatever

I turned

hurried after me, closing the distance in a

to come.”

even faster. I

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