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Chapter 525

I called Jared right away, and he picked up in his usual unhurried way.

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“Victoria, did I scare you?” Jared said, his voice as cool as ever, even though he could hear me panting. “Honestly, I was pretty shocked too. You really have guts.”

I thought Jared took those photos to use them against me, maybe even to threaten me.

But to my surprise, he actually seemed worried about me.

“How could you put surveillance in my place? That’s against the law!” I shot back, my voice sharp with anger.

Jared sighed, sounding tired. “Victoria, you think I wanted to do this? I just don’t trust you to keep yourself out of trouble. Someone’s got to look out for you. You’re Yvonne’s mom–she’s still a kid, and you need to be there for her. I can’t just stand by and watch you

self–destruct.”

“Since when did you get so thoughtful?” I sneered.

Jared gave a helpless, self–deprecating laugh. “Yeah, I admit, my motives aren’t exactly pure. But that doesn’t mean I want to see you get hurt.”

Victoria snapped, her mind a mess. “What exactly do you want from me?” she demanded, unable to think straight.

I want–it’s about

think you can juggle those

they might lift you up to the clouds, but don’t forget–when you crash from that height,

brutal.” His anger was starting to show. “If you’re just a pretty face with no

of it, sending a cold

couldn’t help but remember how earlier, Edward had reached out to brush a leaf from my hair, the way he looked at me was so gentle, almost doting. “But

said with certainty. “We’ve known each other for two lifetimes–I know

well, you think you can just manipulate me

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bringing up old scores from our

one of the reasons I’ve been so successful. In our previous life, you

hit me hard. I was pissed and frustrated all at

mad. At least you’ve wised up this time. You’re not the same person you used

this life,” I snapped, biting

Jared let out a helpless laugh. “I don’t want to

death, and we’re still here. Victoria, my feelings for you have changed. There’s no one else in this world who’s

spirits.”

that’s actually pretty new coming from Jared,‘ I thought. He never used to

could never have

mused.

won’t trust you,” I said firmly, the grudge I held from