Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 139

Nathan was definitely more nervous than I was. His handsome face remained flushed, as if the room were too warm, his gaze occasionally drifting toward me with an almost dazed intensity.

I took a sip of tea, the porcelain warm against my fingers. “I’ve been thinking about investments lately. Any advice?”

He blinked, surprised. “Are you short on cash?”

The question caught me off guard, a small, unexpected flicker of warmth in my chest. But just as quickly, my rationality reasserted itself. “No. I just want to learn how to make money work for me.”

Nathan nodded. “That’s smart. Always good to have an exit strategy.”

The words cut deeper than he probably intended. So even outsiders were counting down the days until my marriage collapsed. And why wouldn’t they? Without a backup plan, what else was left?

exactly who he was, in this life and the last. To him, everyone was

my opinion,” Nathan continued, “I can give you some pointers. Has

shut them down by now. He doesn’t keep dead weight.” Jared had always been ruthless that way,

Did you study

for six years. At this point, I’m basically

with amusement. “Sounds like someone

after? I’m not ‘helpless.‘ Just inexperienced,”

serious. “I prefer my version. Either way, I know some

Connections were everything. The best in any field operated like an exclusive club, impenetrable without the right key. And Nathan,

mention it. Now, about investing, have you considered

have. But I’d

trust me, I can connect you with the best in the