Chapter 40

Before I could fully process what was happening, Jared started introducing me to the room. “Everyone, this is my wife,

Victoria.”

“Hello, Mrs. Holcomb,” someone said.

“Mr. Holcomb, you’re a lucky man. Your wife is young and beautiful,” another person

added.

Jared smiled politely and led me right over to Nathan. There was an empty seat next to Nathan, and Jared sat down, making me sit beside him.

“Victoria, this is Mr. Hallman. We’ve worked with him a lot,” Jared said, not realizing Nathan and I already knew each other. He was serious about the introduction.

“Hello, Mrs. Holcomb,” Nathan said, shaking my hand with a polite smile.

I glanced at Jared, and he didn’t react at all, so I shook Nathan’s hand.

my surprise, Nathan didn’t let go right away. He kept holding my hand and asked,

out. Jared was right there, but Nathan was still looking at

It made sense, though. He was sure I only had eyes for him, that he was my one and only, and that no man could ever take

men weren’t up for grabs. Maybe Jared thought of me the same way, like I was just as untouchable

was.

home, so she’s looking for something to do. I’m planning

you’ll all look out for her and support her when

this was why he brought me to

problem,”

Holcomb is not only beautiful, but she’s also doing great in business,”

good place to host

my attention, and my eyes immediately went to

raised his wine glass with a smile. “In that case,

at the corners of his eyes, and he said

food. Nathan’s eyes kept landing on me, whether on purpose or not. He was young and

thought of me as his savior or something, but honestly, I didn’t want

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