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I knocked on the door, and the seven or eight people inside turned to look at me. In that instant, I noticed how the men’s eyes lit up when they saw me.

Since this wasn’t a formal occasion, I had chosen a flowing, floral maxi dress that swayed gracefully with my movements. My long hair was styled in an elegant half–up braided bun, and I wore delicate pearl earrings that accentuated my refined yet alluring charm.

The shift in my mindset had also done wonders for my complexion. My skin glowed with a fresh, dewy radiance, like a flower in full bloom.

Let’s face it, men love looking at beautiful women. It’s human nature, just like how women appreciate a young man with broad shoulders, a chiseled V- line, long legs, and a sculpted eight–pack. Some things are simply hardwired into us.

Jared’s gaze clung to me as if magnetized. The moment our eyes met, it felt like he had dragged me into some midnight fantasy of his.

I had already been walking quickly, my cheeks slightly flushed, but under his intense stare, they burned even hotter. Was this man forgetting where we

were?

“Is this Mrs. Holcomb? So young and beautiful,” a middle–aged gentleman remarked politely. The others murmured in agreement.

divorced now. She’s my ex–wife, an incredibly accomplished woman who’s recently stepped into hotel investment and management. I’d appreciate it if you all could support her in

me to each person in the room, and I made sure to memorize their

and the insights I gained were invaluable. They gave me a clearer understanding of the hospitality industry’s trends and potential areas

with knowledge,

to leave, Jared deliberately slowed his steps to

me to so many exceptional investors,” I said. Common courtesy demanded gratitude, and he

can tell you’re eager to grow. I just

like this is practically paved with gold bricks. Most people never get

his gaze deep and unreadable. “For seven years, you gave up your own social circles and ambitions to focus entirely on me

with your talent and looks, you might not have been worse off if you’d never

chuckled. “That’s… surprisingly fair of you

studied me for a moment before asking,

I quit my job and stop interfering with

She only lashed out

to deal with my ex mother in law. Let’s be honest—middle–aged women could be relentless when they set their minds to something, and once they started an argument, it never

turned cold. “Didn’t you already explain it to

displeasure. “Do you have to make sure everyone knows about you

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