Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 225

All of a sudden, Jared jerked awake. And before I could react, he lunged at me, wrapping his arms around me in a death grip. I was so embarrased. I could feel those employees staring, their eyes full of gossip.

“Jared, let go,” I said, my voice sharp with anger.

“Victoria,” he mumbled. “Nightmare… Just let me hold you for a second, please?”

“Get off me,” I snapped, done playing nice. I dug my nails hard into the back of his hand.

Jared’s eyes fluttered open, and he stared at me, his gaze clouded and bloodshot. “Aren’t you going to ask what I dreamed about?”

“I don’t care,” I said coldly.

Jared suddenly spun my chair around so I was facing him. He pressed his face into my chest and said in this raspy voice, “I dreamed… You were dead

Those words hit me like a punch to the gut. “Screw you,” I spat, my voice shaking with anger. “Don’t you dare wish that on me.”

Just then, Ryan walked in with some other employees. He could see us reflected in the glass–me and Jared in this weird embrace. Ryan stopped dead in

then turned and ran

away. “Get off me. What the hell is wrong with you, pulling this stunt at my

face blank as he watched me. I got up and walked out. As long as he was in there,

path in the small park next to the building.

or six men had him surrounded. I was too far to hear, but from their postures, it

“Hey,” I shouted, marching over. “What the

to see me. It was obvious these guys

to the men, his voice tight with panic. “Look,

I moved to stand in front of Ryan, facing them down. “He works for

awkwardly. The one who looked like the leader, a middle–aged guy, finally

Ryan said quickly, trying to wave me off. “I can

some college kid working a summer job for

it. Were these guys planning to drag you away from here?” I said, my eyes locked on these muscle–bound

secluded spot. They could have easily

voice turned hard. “He owes a debt. If he doesn’t pay, we collect.