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.”

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

money. Isn’t that what you believe too, Mr.

with the Chancellor family in the way…” Jared paused, narrowing his eyes. “Victoria, don’t tell me you went

Ryan and I had just discussed, and

word, just met his

“So, you’ve finally learned to leverage

replied in a calm voice, “Hey, making money together

planning to enjoy the best of both worlds with two guys.” Jared’s face clouded

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

stayed calm as ever. “Growing up means learning to let go of some things–like baggage, negativity, and all that pessimism. And if

at me, frustrated and sad. “Oh yeah? An uncomfortable relationship? Didn’t seem like you were uncomfortable when you were

noticed just how well women can fake it,” I said, giving him a

at me,

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pushing his buttons. “You guys love to call the shots–whether