Chapter 379

Jared trapped me in his arms, his lips claiming mine. He seemed to know I’d fight back, blocking every possible escape,

I shoved at him angrily, but Jared wouldn’t let go, not until I bit him hard enough to draw blood. Only then did he finally let me go.

In a fit of rage, I slapped him across the face.

Jared’s lips were smeared with blood, his handsome face turned aside, the mark of my hand standing out clearly on his porcelain-

white left cheek.

“Jared, I’m not your wife anymore,” I snapped, my voice trembling with anger. “Even if I still were, you have no right to force me.” I was already irritated because of Nathan, and Jared acting like this? I really can’t stand it.

Jared ran his tongue over the spot where I’d drawn blood, his eyes flashing with a teasing, almost provocative smile.

“When did you get so fierce?” he asked, grinning at me. He didn’t look mad at all–if anything, he seemed to be enjoying getting slapped by me.

I was so mad I couldn’t even get the words out. I turned my back on him. “Don’t try to take advantage of me while I’m down,” I snapped. “Even if I break up with Nathan, there’s no way I’m getting back with you.”

connections and resources?” Jared raised an eyebrow, his voice smooth but with a

at him, my heart sinking. Jared was pulling the

life, Jared had spoiled Tracy rotten, throwing money and resources at the Darwin family–he literally bailed them

Tracy’s tricks, he’ll

eyes, and I could see ambition and desire flicker across his own. His gaze grew deep and intense as he said, “I know you don’t trust anyone right now, you only trust yourself. Victoria, I’m sorry. That marriage

“I don’t want to hear

at ease. “You’re all about the

a mocking smile on my lips. “Did you feed Tracy the same lines?

“I don’t hand out

“So what do have

into me, his voice dropping low and intense. “You know

you just want me to

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