Chapter 426

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I followed him into his office. Back in the day, this place was off–limits to me. I’d always feel on edge when I came here, worried I’d mess with his work if I stayed too long.

But now, I was sitting calmly on his couch, sipping the coffee he brewed himself.

Jared looked me over twice. “Any progress with Nathan’s side?”

“You’re asking me? How should I know?” I really had no cluc. Nathan never talked to me about his problems.

Jared tapped his fingers on the desk. “If you two weren’t so close, I’d actually consider investing in his company.

I glanced at him. “Mr. Holcomb, are you here to make money or just letting your feelings get in the way?”

Jared said, sounding a little resentful, “Yeah, maybe I am. I just can’t stand seeing you and him together.”

I set my coffee cup down and gave a light laugh. “Suit yourself–if you’re not investing, someone else will. Tech and clean energy are the future, and I’m pretty confident about my choices.”

“You’re not actually thinking of putting your own money in, are you? Victoria, where’s your common sense? Do you only get sharp when you’re arguing with me, but when it comes to him, you just turn into a lovesick fool?” Jared sounded genuinely frustrated, like I hadn’t thought this through at all.

shot him a playful smile. “I just want my money to make more money.

Chancellor family in the way…” Jared paused, narrowing his eyes. “Victoria, don’t tell me you went to

That was exactly what Ryan and I had just discussed, and Jared had already figured it out. He was always quick to catch

a word,

eyebrow. “So, you’ve finally learned to leverage

voice, “Hey, making money together isn’t something

you strike with him? Don’t tell me you’re planning to enjoy the best of both worlds with two guys.” Jared’s face clouded over. “And don’t even say you

that drama. Now I see love’s not just about feelings–it’s a high–level game. It can make me happy, and it can be a resource. If it

at me,

and all that pessimism. And if a relationship feels off, you should kick it to the curb

me, frustrated and sad. “Oh yeah? An uncomfortable relationship? Didn’t seem like you were uncomfortable when

really noticed just how well women can fake it,”

stared at me, lost

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Chapter 426

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