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Jared smirked, glancing at Nathan, who was looking a bit off. “Guess all that overtime is catching up to you, Nathan. You look a little pale.”

Nathan shot him a cold look, but Jared just smiled and turned to chat with someone else.

The vibe suddenly got a little awkward, and just then, I spotted a familiar face in the crowd–perfect excuse to slip away and say hello.

Nathan’s voice was low and husky as he asked, “Do you think you’ll ever marry him?”

“I don’t know. Probably not,” I answered. Honestly, I haven’t even considered getting married again. Now that I have both money and freedom, I have no interest in dealing with the hardships of marriage

anymore.

“Good,” Nathan replied, a faint smile finally returning to his face, though co

really meant by it.

quite tell what he

‘My heart was pounding,‘ Victoria thought, as she quickly turned and slipped away, feeling a bit

rattled.

1 was swapping work stories with someone when my phone started ringing in my purse.

I glanced at the screen–it was Ryan calling.

Remembering how he was in a meeting when I messaged him this afternoon, I figured he must be free

now.

the lively reception hall,

a video call. I settled into a

all dressed up?” Ryan asked, immediately noticing my outfit. He was

shirt too.

hiding it. I just smiled and said, “I’m at a company event

just looked at me with

word.

higher so he

a few seconds of silence, Ryan let out a sigh. “You’re so

if I wanted

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want to keep me on a leash?” I arched an eyebrow

business event.”

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sigh. “I wouldn’t dare

you don’t need to bother,” I flashed him a dazzling smile, pouring all my charm into the

moment I flashed a grin, I was pure temptation. My teeth were flawless, and I could turn

previous life, but now, I was determined to play it

max.

second, he grinned at me, lovestruck. “I just took a screenshot of that smile.

you worried your grandpa will see your lock

voice. “Sorry, Vic. When you come to Braylin, I’ll find a time to introduce you to my

hurry,” I replied, but my heart sank. Meeting Ryan’s grandpa was like facing the

as I was chatting with Ryan, I heard Nathan call out from behind me, “Victoria, come take

picture.”

Nathan’s voice too, and

said, ending

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