Housewife Gone Wild

Loose 450

“Don’t want to be a little greedy? I really think Nathan’s company is going places. He’s been tight with the government lately,” Jared said.

I shrugged. “Greed never ends well.”

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“You know, your calm vibe really doesn’t match that face of yours. Someone with your looks ought to be hungry for more,” Jared said, and there was a heat in his gaze as he looked at me.

I tilted my head, sunlight spilling across my cheek as I squinted at him. “I’ve already managed to pull together all you guys resources and put them to work for me. Isn’t that ambitious enough?”

Jared’s face stiffened, his dark eyes fixed on me. “Now that you mention it, I almost forgot–Ryan’s family opens doors for

you, Nathan’s tech brings in the cash. And me? What do I bring to the table?”

“You? You helped me get rid of my hopeless romantic side and actually use my brain for once. Oh, and you gave me a gorgeous, adorable daughter–so you’re not totally useless after all,” + said, lazily twirling a strand of hair, putting on a

show.

Jared’s expression shifted, stormy and uncertain. “You’re walking a dangerous path. Aren’t you afraid it’ll all crash and burn? If Nathan finds out his company’s only back on its feet because you’re planning to leave him for someone else, you really think he won’t make a scene?”

Jared’s warning made me sigh softly. “Even if he does cause trouble, the result will be the same. And honestly, that’s probably the best outcome, don’t you think?”

Jared was stunned, at a loss for words.

money, but life does have a finish

never stop. When you get there,

him, and in his eyes, I saw

nodded, “Maybe you’re right. I shouldn’t lock myself into one goal, Maybe someday, when I feel like I’ve made enough, I’ll just chill, grow

that day comes, who’ll be with you?” Jared’s eyes went a little blank, and he

off guard. Thadn’t

Jared’s face clouded over,

stay with me, that’s who I’ll be with. I’m not going to

as he looked at me. “There’s no one out there who’s a better match

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09:11 Fri, 29 Aug

Chapter 450

I shot

who’s supposed to take it from you,” Jared said, his voice low. “I still want to keep the vows we

just not sober yet?” I muttered,

I wasn’t the same me anymore

a little shake. “Maybe you’re right. My head’s

didn’t see the point in talking about this stuff, so I just wanted to drop

got things to take care of this afternoon, so I’m gonna head out,” I said, getting up and going over to settle the bill

our coffee.

watching me go. I didn’t bother