Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 292

Jared’s eyes, dark and unreadable, took me by surprise. He seemed to be trying to get intimate with me. The tables had turned.

Asa

Nobody would’ve thought that Jared, who always used to ignore me, would one day be the one who couldn’t stand loneliness. Still, I couldn’t believe he’d swallow his pride for something like this. So maybe he’s just using me to pass the time again.

“Mr. Holcomb, what a surprise that you’d lack women,” I said with a mocking smile. “As far as I know, all those single women at the company are practically throwing themselves at

you.”

Jared’s face stiffened a little at my teasing, his voice low and serious. “Victoria, is that what you think of me? I’ve told you that cheap thrills don’t do it for me. I wouldn’t waste my time on something like that.”

I raised an eyebrow. “Oh really? Then why don’t you go chase after something more upscale?”

“Jared.” Before I could finish, a sweet voice cut in. Jared and I both turned to see Tracy

standing in the hallway, rocking a blazing red gown that practically lit up the place.

Gone was her usual businesslike vibe. Now she looked soft and alluring, her heels clicking

with every step as she made her way over. Her makeup was on point today, totally different from her usual style.

are here,” Tracy said, her eyes

coy.

wasted no time hooking her arm through Jared’s, and then flashed

don’t mind if I

you here?” Jared asked, casually slipping his arm out of her grasp, his brows

Shaville these past few days, and

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noticeably cool. “This is a business funch. You’re

it’s

for years,” Tracy said, her voice upset and

want me here?”

with me. You

turned

me, closing the distance in a few quick

to come.”

walked away even faster. I got back to my

in.