Housewife Gone Wild

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“Why didn’t you tell me about this sooner?” I asked, most of my anger fading away. Honestly, those deals with the state–owned companies did make my position a lot more secure.

Ryan said, “I just wanted to help you out quietly, so you wouldn’t feel like you owed me anything.”

“Honestly, I do owe you a big favor,” I said, just calling it like it is–not looking to take advantage of him.

Ryan said, “You really don’t have to pay me back. Just take it as a gift from me.”

“No, a favor’s a favor–I’ll pay it back,” I replied, already running the calculations in my head.

My heart was long past getting tangled up in feelings–when it comes to business, it was all about strategy and leverage. Ryan had serious connections, and cutting him off would only end up hurting me, too.

“Victoria, if you want to pay me back, just let me keep working. There’s only a month left–let me stay until the end of the month,” Ryan said, putting his condition on the table.

“Well, an heir like you willing to roll up his sleeves? Now that’s a rare sight,” I teased, raising an eyebrow with a smile.

Ryan held my gaze and said, “How do you know the bitter part isn’t what makes it sweet for me? Victoria, don’t worry–I’m not plotting anything. I just want a little more time with you.”

people are into me–you’re just one more. But remember, liking is only a feeling. If you

already hardened; I didn’t fall easily, and when I did, I braced for the pain. Honestly, the safest move was to keep things light

walked out

your age,” I said with

“I grew up with my grandpa. My mom was always busy working, so I had to

grab some midnight snacks,” I

his eyes lighting

my keys and led Ryan downstairs. The area was packed with places to eat. I took him to

ordered a

all hyped up, sneaking peeks at me like he was scared

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just to come to Shariport and have some fun?” I

and said, “Yeah, just here to hang out with some friends for a few days. By the way, are you still around

your friends are all too young for

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but then added, “That girl in the pink dress today is my childhood friend. She’s from