Chapter 475

Jared’s personality had changed so much, it felt strange to me–but honestly, it was working in my favor.

I looked at his gloomy face, realizing I still hadn’t found a good reason to establish myself in Braylin. Jared sending me there for work gave me the perfect

cover.

After a moment of calm thought, I curved my lips into a smile. “Mr. Holcomb, your offer is really tempting.”

Jared’s eyes grew darker, and there was a pleading note in his voice. “Victoria, will you say yes?”

“You’re giving me both an opportunity and money. I really don’t have a reason to say no,” I said, and after thinking it through, I agreed.

You shouldn’t put all your eggs in one basket–turns out, love works the same way.

My relationship with Ryan was destined to be just a fleeting moment, never meant to last.

Where would I go once Ryan lost interest in me?

Jared’s job offer was my backup, my safety net.

A warm smile flickered across Jared’s handsome face. “It’s settled then. You’ll represent the company and head to Braylin to open our new store.”

I nodded, keeping my tone modest. “I’m still pretty inexperienced, Mr. Holcomb. Could you send a few more talented people to work alongside me?”

Jared’s furrowed brow eased, and his voice grew lighter. “Don’t worry. I’ll handle everything.”

the hallway. He was dressed formally today, and his white hair didn’t take away from his good looks–in

saw me standing with Jared, a flicker

lunch is ready,” Nathan said, coming over to let us

said to Jared, “You go on ahead. I just want

stiff expression, he turned and walked

in from afar, funneled through the hallway vent, billowing

my

gazed at me, utterly

and I said gratefully, “Nathan, thanks for the shares. I

already helped me so much. Honestly, what I gave you feels like too little,” Nathan said, his deep eyes never leaving mine. “There’s still plenty of time. When

I replied, thinking, ‘Seriously, what’s up with today? Every guy I meet wants to

shadow of pain flickering

him?”

was heading to

back to me, his voice drifting on the wind, barely above a whisper. “Edward told

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heart skipped a beat. ‘Why would Edward tell

the sadness in his voice. When he turned back, his eyes were a little red. “What excuse will! have to see you now? Victoria, maybe… you could just treat me like your brother? That

I was stunned. ‘Huh?”

shaking his head. “But if I become your brother, how am I

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