Chapter 250

Chapter 250

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It was rare to see Jared this unsure of himself. Still, I frowned and snapped, “Don’t I deserve someone better than

you?”

Jared looked taken aback by my sudden outburst. A sheepish grin spread across his face as he said, “No, you do

deserve better. But I’m scared you’ll find someone.

“Honestly, I let you stay at the hotel for selfish reasons. I just kept thinking we’d get back together.”

I stared at him, stunned. I couldn’t believe he’d just said that so openly. I raised an eyebrow and asked, “So, after

the divorce, you’re planning to win me back?”

Jared was a mature, clear–headed man. He wasn’t like those shy boys who were too nervous to speak their minds, blushing and stammering, afraid one’d see right through them–or not see them at all.

In my memory, he was gentle yet sharp, steady but with underlying forcefulness. Just like with his investments, he liked to see right through things before making a move–he’d strike fast and hard, never missing his mark.

Now I could tell he had me in his sights.

Jared nodded and replied, “Yes. I know it sounds ridiculous, and you probably won’t even give me a shot, but I still

want to try.”

You’ll just end up

life.”

frowned and asked, “What, you want me to put my life on the

pick up a fork for a dish they’ve already had enough of? Unless they’ve got no other choice and have to

a relaxed smile. He said, “No one

do.”

to tangle with him, I said, “Let’s keep it civil and go our separate ways. After the divorce, we’re just strangers.”

Jared hurried after me.

phone call, the green light was already counting down. I didn’t

you’re going,”

his palm, I instantly shook off his hand and waited off to the side. When the light turned green, I quickly finished my call

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across the street,

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hotel lobby, I saw him slide into a silver Bentley that was idling at the curb, then pull away. Only then did I realize my heart no longer beat for Jared–the man I had once been head–over–heels for, year

liked me, I was so thrilled I couldn’t sleep, imagining

now, my love for him

I took Melissa out for dinner at

place. She exclaimed, “So,

Damn, Victoria, you’re a real gem. I didn’t know

inside. “I’m finally

asked, “Jared agreed to

“Yeah,” I said.

“That couldn’t have been easy. But seriously, aren’t

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