Chapter 451

If Ryan hadn’t known that Edward came to see me, I wouldn’t have dared to stand my ground.

But now that he does, I figured it was time to show some backbone.

I was here to talk to Ryan, not Edward. If Ryan wasn’t happy, I’d pay attention. But if Edward didn’t like it, he was just meddling as far as I was concerned.

Maybe it was because my reply was so frosty, but Edward actually called me out of the blue.

I glanced out the window, not really wanting to pick up.

But he was Uncle Ryan, and if I ignored the call, it’d look like I had something to hide.

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I put the phone to my ear, and Edward’s deep voice came through. “Victoria, Ryan’s straightforward–don’t mess with his

feelings.”

“Mr. Jennings, you’re being too harsh. Ryan knows everything about me–there’s nothing I’m hiding from him,” I said firmly.

“So, shouldn’t you keep your distance from your ex–husband?” Edward paused for a moment before saying.

completely cut him

find another

and it’s not that easy to keep switching around,” I said. Honestly, I like it here because Jared gave me a real chance

too. That’s the real

ended up with a boss who’s always making my life

join my team. I can give you even more opportunities,”

over,

Jennings, but I’m happy where I am,” I

you really like your job, or do you just enjoy having

overstepping” I shot back. Maybe you’re used to

my new attitude was just too much for him, because he snapped, “Looks like Ryan’s been pampering you so much, you don’t even respect

but don’t you think you’re the one crossing the line here?” I fired right back, not

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Edward replied, as if that justified

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is it really caring if you go overboard? If you want what’s best for him, you should give him space to grow. If you always fight his battles for him, he’ll never grow up or learn to take responsibility,” I kept my temper in

reason with him.

couldn’t tell if

are you going to be the one to guide him now?” he finally asked

breath. “Honestly, I think he’s already great as he is. He doesn’t need anyone

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