Housewife Gone Wild

Loose 426

Chapter 426

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I followed him into his office. Back in the day, this place was off–limits to me. I’d always feel on edge when I came here, worried I’d mess with his work if I stayed too long.

But now, I was sitting calmly on his couch, sipping the coffee he brewed himself.

Jared looked me over twice. “Any progress with Nathan’s side?”

“You’re asking me? How should I know?” I really had no cluc. Nathan never talked to me about his problems.

Jared tapped his fingers on the desk. “If you two weren’t so close, I’d actually consider investing in his company.

I glanced at him. “Mr. Holcomb, are you here to make money or just letting your feelings get in the way?”

Jared said, sounding a little resentful, “Yeah, maybe I am. I just can’t stand seeing you and him together.”

I set my coffee cup down and gave a light laugh. “Suit yourself–if you’re not investing, someone else will. Tech and clean energy are the future, and I’m pretty confident about my choices.”

your own money in, are you? Victoria, where’s your common sense? Do you only get sharp when you’re arguing with me, but when it comes to him, you just turn into a lovesick fool?” Jared sounded genuinely frustrated, like I hadn’t thought

playful smile. “I just want my money to make more money. Isn’t that what you

way…” Jared paused, narrowing his eyes.

off guard. That was exactly what Ryan and I had just discussed, and Jared had already figured

didn’t say a word, just met his

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a calm voice, “Hey, making money together isn’t something

you’re planning to enjoy the best of both worlds with two guys.” Jared’s face clouded over. “And don’t even say you picked

took a sip of coffee and said, “Jared, I used to put way too much weight on romance and all that drama. Now I see love’s not just about feelings–it’s a high–level game.

stared at me, clearly

all that pessimism. And if a relationship feels off, you should kick it to the curb and keep

frustrated and sad. “Oh yeah? An uncomfortable relationship? Didn’t seem like

you never really noticed just how well women can fake it,”

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