After being reborn, I make up my mind to stop chasing after my husband and daughter

Chapter 379

Jared trapped me in his arms, his lips claiming mine. He seemed to know I’d fight back, blocking every possible escape,

I shoved at him angrily, but Jared wouldn’t let go, not until I bit him hard enough to draw blood. Only then did he finally let me go.

In a fit of rage, I slapped him across the face.

Jared’s lips were smeared with blood, his handsome face turned aside, the mark of my hand standing out clearly on his porcelain-

white left cheek.

“Jared, I’m not your wife anymore,” I snapped, my voice trembling with anger. “Even if I still were, you have no right to force me.” I was already irritated because of Nathan, and Jared acting like this? I really can’t stand it.

Jared ran his tongue over the spot where I’d drawn blood, his eyes flashing with a teasing, almost provocative smile.

“When did you get so fierce?” he asked, grinning at me. He didn’t look mad at all–if anything, he seemed to be enjoying getting slapped by me.

I was so mad I couldn’t even get the words out. I turned my back on him. “Don’t try to take advantage of me while I’m down,” I snapped. “Even if I break up with Nathan, there’s no way I’m getting back with you.”

really matter who gives you the connections and resources?” Jared raised an eyebrow, his voice smooth

to glare at him, my heart sinking. Jared was

Jared had spoiled Tracy rotten, throwing money and resources at the Darwin family–he literally bailed them out with billions. Is he trying to pull

Tracy’s tricks, he’ll throw billions of dollars my way

he said, “I know you don’t trust anyone right now, you only trust yourself. Victoria, I’m sorry. That marriage turned you

myself, my voice dull and defensive. “I don’t want

on the bed with his long legs crossed, looking lazy and at ease. “You’re all about the money and your career now, right? How about I let you run part of my business? I’ll cut you in on

a mocking smile on my lips. “Did you feed Tracy the same lines? Is that why she was so willing to work

“I don’t

asked quietly, a little wary. “So

eyes burned into me, his voice dropping low and

sugarcoat it. “So you just want me to

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