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

“Don’t want to be a little greedy? I really think Nathan’s company is going places. He’s been tight with the government lately,” Jared said.

I shrugged. “Greed never ends well.”

+38)

“You know, your calm vibe really doesn’t match that face of yours. Someone with your looks ought to be hungry for more,” Jared said, and there was a heat in his gaze as he looked at me.

I tilted my head, sunlight spilling across my cheek as I squinted at him. “I’ve already managed to pull together all you guys resources and put them to work for me. Isn’t that ambitious enough?”

Jared’s face stiffened, his dark eyes fixed on me. “Now that you mention it, I almost forgot–Ryan’s family opens doors for

you, Nathan’s tech brings in the cash. And me? What do I bring to the table?”

“You? You helped me get rid of my hopeless romantic side and actually use my brain for once. Oh, and you gave me a gorgeous, adorable daughter–so you’re not totally useless after all,” + said, lazily twirling a strand of hair, putting on a

show.

Jared’s expression shifted, stormy and uncertain. “You’re walking a dangerous path. Aren’t you afraid it’ll all crash and burn? If Nathan finds out his company’s only back on its feet because you’re planning to leave him for someone else, you really think he won’t make a scene?”

Jared’s warning made me sigh softly. “Even if he does cause trouble, the result will be the same. And honestly, that’s probably the best outcome, don’t you think?”

Jared was stunned, at a loss for words.

I took a sip of my coffee and turned to look out the window. “There’s no end to making money, but life does have a finish line. Once I hit ten billion, I’m done. I’ll retire and live a quiet life.”

an eyebrow. “People’s desires never

I

I feel like I’ve made enough,

you?” Jared’s eyes

caught off guard. Thadn’t even thought

go quiet, Jared’s face clouded over, a touch of

wants to stay with me, that’s who I’ll be with. I’m not going to force

burning as he looked at me. “There’s no one out there who’s a better match for you than

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Chapter 450

makes you so sure?” I

Maybe I’m the one who’s supposed to take it

or are you just not sober yet?” I muttered, thinking to

the same

head’s killing me, I’m kinda out

in talking about this stuff, so I just wanted to

to take care of this afternoon, so I’m gonna head out,” I said, getting up and going over to settle the bill

our coffee.

me go. I didn’t bother looking

and headed back to the office. While I was in the car, my phone buzzed–a WeChat message had