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.”

was dressed formally today, and his white hair didn’t take away from his good looks–in fact, it made him seem

standing with Jared, a flicker of

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

ahead. I

with a stiff expression,

afar, funneled through the hallway vent, billowing my skirt and sending my long

the wind at my back, I looked at

at me,

vibe, and I said gratefully, “Nathan, thanks for the shares. I really feel I haven’t earned it. If

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 have more, I’ll make it up

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

Ryan… are you planning to stay in Shaville?” Nathan asked, a shadow of pain flickering in his

him?”

you know I was heading to

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

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Chapter 475

Braylin

‘Why would Edward tell

sadness in his voice. When he turned back, his eyes were a little red. “What excuse

I was stunned. ‘Huh?”

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

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