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I knocked on the door, and the seven or eight people inside turned to look at me. In that instant, I noticed how the men’s eyes lit up when they saw me.

Since this wasn’t a formal occasion, I had chosen a flowing, floral maxi dress that swayed gracefully with my movements. My long hair was styled in an elegant half–up braided bun, and I wore delicate pearl earrings that accentuated my refined yet alluring charm.

The shift in my mindset had also done wonders for my complexion. My skin glowed with a fresh, dewy radiance, like a flower in full bloom.

Let’s face it, men love looking at beautiful women. It’s human nature, just like how women appreciate a young man with broad shoulders, a chiseled V- line, long legs, and a sculpted eight–pack. Some things are simply hardwired into us.

Jared’s gaze clung to me as if magnetized. The moment our eyes met, it felt like he had dragged me into some midnight fantasy of his.

I had already been walking quickly, my cheeks slightly flushed, but under his intense stare, they burned even hotter. Was this man forgetting where we

were?

young and beautiful,” a middle–aged gentleman remarked politely. The

lips, but he quickly clarified, “Victoria and I are divorced now. She’s my ex–wife, an incredibly accomplished woman who’s recently stepped into hotel investment and management. I’d appreciate it if you all could

room, and I made sure to memorize their

until midnight, and the insights I gained were invaluable. They gave

my mind with

it was time to leave, Jared deliberately slowed his

investors,” I said. Common courtesy demanded gratitude, and he

to grow. I

people never get the chance to walk it,” I replied

at me, his gaze deep and unreadable. “For seven years, you gave up your own social circles

with your talent and looks, you might not have been

then chuckled. “That’s… surprisingly fair of

studied me for a moment before asking, “Did my mom call you

and stop

lashed out at you because she couldn’t get through to me. She

be honest—middle–aged women could be relentless when they

“Didn’t you already explain it to

“Do you have to make

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