Chapter 561

Edward’s request made my heart race.

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Without thinking, I blurted out, “Sorry, that’s not convenient.”

Edward’s eyes grew darker.

‘Guys like him probably never get turned down,‘ I thought to myself.

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‘Still, I really don’t have any reason to invite him over to my place,‘ I added silently.

“How about next time?” Edward pressed on, not ready to give up.

I shook my head. “Mr. Jennings, let’s keep some distance between us. It’s better for both of us.”

Edward seemed to have seen this coming. He gave a relaxed smile. “Are you guarding yourself so closely because Ryan isn’t married yet?”

“Even if he does get married, there still wouldn’t be anything between us,” I replied, a heaviness settling in my chest. ‘Honestly, now that things are over with Ryan, I can finally throw myself into work and really hone my skills,‘ I thought.

Edward’s face grew somber. “Alright, go on upstairs.”

“Thanks for bringing me back. Goodbye,” I said politely, stepping into the elevator just as the doors opened.

and before the doors closed, I looked up at

staring right at me, our eyes meeting for a split second before the elevator doors slid

I’d managed to hold onto during the ride just vanished. I

told anyone about my breakup with Ryan. I

into work.

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end of the year coming up, every company was getting ready to take time off for the holidays. I got the holiday break notice from HQ

like it was burning a hole in his pocket. First thing he did was buy me a necklace, then picked out gifts for our parents. That night, he was buzzing with excitement, saying he

and my brother looked absolutely smug, grinning from ear to ear. Sophia was practically glued

as soon as he saw me.

set my bag down and smiled.

of the time,

look. “Victoria, it’s almost the holidays and your boyfriend’s

her a look. “Show some

then, with a little huff, sashayed back to

and order whatever you

ear.

menu, and just picked

over the menu, looking a bit dissatisfied. “I’m bored of these home–style dishes. We eat them at the office cafeteria every day, Aiden, I want this… wagyu beef, and some

working hard lately, must be exhausted. If you want it, just order it,” Aiden replied, spoiling her as usual. He’d always spent most

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