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?

been erratic lately, hot and cold, impossible to read. But I knew exactly who he was, in this life and the last. To him,

want my opinion,” Nathan continued, “I can give you some pointers. Has Mr. Holcomb fully handed over Harmonia Hotel to

down by now. He doesn’t keep dead weight.” Jared had always been ruthless that way, cutting losses before they bled him

on? Did you study hospitality

degree’s been gathering dust for six

crinkled with amusement. “Sounds like someone who needs

I’m not ‘helpless.‘

in, suddenly serious. “I prefer my version. Either way,

appreciate that.” Connections were everything. The best in any field operated like an exclusive

Now, about

But I’d need

at me. “If you trust me, I can connect you with the