Chapter 500

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Maybe he’s worried he’ll end up dying in a car crash again, so now he’s trying to play the good guy this time around?

I tossed my hair, trying to shake off all those tangled thoughts, and forced myself to focus on the work in front of me.

As night fell, my brother Aiden called me.

He was practically buzzing with excitement. “Victoria, I got a job!”

I was honestly surprised. Not long ago, when I called him, he was totally discouraged, saying it was nearly impossible to find a decent job these days.

I’d spent so much time trying to cheer him up, and now, just like that, he found one. I was genuinely happy for him. “Really? What kind of job is it?”

“Financial investments,” Aiden said, sounding super proud. “Not just anyone can get into this. My girlfriend just landed a job at a bank, too.”

I knew Aiden had majored in finance. Sure, financial investments sound fancy on paper, but the reality is, it’s a high–pressure field- and without the right connections, it’s hard to get by in Braylin.

“Aiden, is the job stressful?” I asked him.

“Yeah, but I’ve only been there for half a month and already closed a few big deals. The veterans are green with envy,” Aiden said, sounding so smug it honestly made my heart race a little.

did you manage to land those deals? I know you’re a good talker, but…” I asked,

have a little faith in me? Hard work is like one percent, luck is ninety–nine. Maybe our ancestors are really looking out for us today. And hey, things are going pretty smoothly for you too, aren’t they?”

it. Just do your best

get stuck, I’ll just hit up Jared for help… uh, I swear, I don’t bother him every single day,” Aiden

right away who must be helping him out. I

I told him.

of relief. Honestly, I really don’t want to owe Jared any more than I already

few days. We’ll catch up then,”

mom.

to Braylin? But aren’t you in Shaville?” Aiden asked,

a new branch in Braylin, and I’ll be

So, is there any chance you two might get back

together?

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Chapter 500

your job,” I said, shutting

together with him. Jared told me he still really likes you,” Aiden said, obviously trying to play

for a few more lines before I hung

him a call. He said he was having dinner with

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