Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 79

I had already reserved a private room at a fancy restaurant. On the table for ten, I put out the Bordeaux I had brought along. It was the wine Jared left at home, and I used it as a favor.

Of course, the few wine–loving top executives stared right at the bottle, eager to get a taste. “Mr. Holcomb and Mrs. Holcomb seem close. Mrs. Holcomb, you’re lucky.”

“Yeah, Mr. Holcomb’s young and successful, and he spoils you. You’ve got a good thing going.”

I was tired of these polite compliments. If Jared and I didn’t keep up appearances, nobody would know we hadn’t talked in three days or had any intimacy in over a year.

Jared carried himself like a powerful man. Wearing a black shirt, he looked even more distinguished. Every move showed his confidence.

everyone. Victoria will need your support going forward. Let’s

drinking. Someone poured wine into my glass. I reached for it, but suddenly a big hand blocked

glance. I looked at Jared and thought he was nuts. “Mrs. Holcomb,

have great genes. Have more kids,

“Pregnancy prep? Once we build the Harmonia Hotel brand

Nobody noticed the quiet battle between Jared and me. They just thought it

wine made my head spin. I quickly got up and headed to the bathroom. I

fast.

up the wine but failed. My face flushed bright red, my eyes shiny. I looked in the mirror and gave

nearby was washing his hands. Jared’s face appeared next to mine. His eyes cooled down a bit. “Don’t you your