Chapter 74

I was slightly taken aback. "Maybe."

As adults, especially at such a critical moment, we would obviously think about each other's actions.

But what I always wanted was never to have both the carrot and the stick.

It was too boring.

If there was no mutual understanding, then it would be best for each other to go our own ways. That was the best choice.

Today was not a drinking session but a card game.

When we were approaching the door of the private room, I suddenly wanted to go to the toilet. I informed Jane and headed towards the toilet.

After taking care of my needs, as soon as I turned the corner outside the restroom, I came face to face. with Jack.

He happened to see me too. He cocked his brows and smiled. "I saw your name on the competition list submitted by the Frost family. I'm looking forward to the day we will be working together." Feeling a bit embarrassed, I smiled and replied, "Jack, I'm just participating. Can..."

Mid-sentence, a large hand suddenly wrapp

around my shoulders from behind, pulling me in forcefully.

at Jack with a stern gaze and a cold

of picking other

him, then turned apologetically

Ryan dropped this line, his hand sliding from my

irritated. "Ryan, what are you

broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and

made people feel intimidated,

didn't pause or hesitate. Instead, he tightened his grip even more,

only stumble along behind him, intending to ask Jack to inform Jane, but I met Jack's cold, profound gaze. The next moment, it returned to normal, looking at me gently. It was almost like

say anything, I was taken around a corner, and Jack

do you think you're

man pushed open the door of a private

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he had pressed

met his mocking expression, his thin lips curved into a sneer. "Are you

felt suffocated and helpless. "You're feeling guilty yourself, so you think everyone else has

sneered. "What do I have to

what I'm talking about,"

case, Jack shouldn't be involved

his teeth, and leaned in close, his lips almost touching mine. "Are you in such a

"You're insane."

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