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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?

So young and beautiful,” a

She’s my ex–wife, an incredibly

in the room, and I made sure to memorize

I gained were invaluable. They gave me a clearer understanding of the hospitality industry’s trends and potential

with knowledge, but now that I needed it, I

leave, Jared deliberately

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

tell you’re eager to grow. I just paved the

paved with gold bricks. Most people never get the chance to walk it,” I

owed you that much.” He glanced at me, his gaze deep and unreadable. “For seven years, you gave up your own social

your talent and looks, you might not have been worse

surprisingly

a moment before asking, “Did my mom call

I quit my job and stop interfering

she said, don’t take it to heart. She only lashed out at you because she couldn’t get through to me. She thinks you’re the one standing

in law. Let’s be honest—middle–aged women could be relentless when they set

cold. “Didn’t you already explain it to her? You told her

displeasure. “Do you have to

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