I walked over to clean up the table, but Jared suddenly stood and came right up to me. His big hand pressed over mine, and his voice dropped. “So, you and Nathan? Is that a thing

now?”

I pulled my hand out from under his and looked at him coldly. “What, you’re into digging

into other people’s personal business now, too?”

“We’ve barely been divorced and you’ve already moved on?” His voice sounded hurt, and

the look in his eyes was nothing but disappointment.

I leaned against the table, staring at him like I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. “Before

we even signed the divorce papers, you already had Tracy. I only started seeing someone afterward. I didn’t hurt anyone, and I didn’t cross any moral lines.”

Jared went completely still. I kept my head down, still cleaning, and gave a sharp, cold

laugh. “When you screw up, it’s no big deal. But when I do something, it’s suddenly the end

of the world? Jared, try being fair for once.”

He took a deep breath and leaned against the wall. “Nathan seems really into you. How’d

as I know, you two haven’t known each other

us.” I honestly hadn’t thought he’d be

the calculating type, and you’re ridiculously pretty. You have to know some guys will try to take advantage

now pretending to care.” I shook my head. “Relax. I’m not as

know you. Calling you beautiful and kindhearted is just

married?” My gaze sharpened. “You knew exactly how to read me, so you

me betrayed, maybe it’s time I learned how to play

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dirty too,” I

but that doesn’t mean you will. Real bad

you?” I shot back without hesitation. “You act all warm and understanding, but underneath, you’re all calculation. Everything’s about strategy and weighing

little laugh. “So that’s

faced liar?”

you, smart and calculated, who make it to the top as predators. And I want to be like that too.”

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