Loose 504


Chapter 504

“I never tried to impress you, Mr. Jennings. I really respect you–like someone I look up to,” I blurted out.

“Elder?” Edward’s dark eyes narrowed. “Are you trying to use seniority as a shield against me?”

“I wouldn’t dare, but that’s just how it is,” I replied, keeping my composure.

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Edward tapped his long fingers lightly on the table. “The more you try to push me away, the more I find myself drawn to you. Do you get it?”

My heart started pounding. ‘This guy is such a piece of work–he’s always the exact opposite of normal,‘ I thought.

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Edward raised an eyebrow. “Don’t be mad. Honestly, I don’t want to be like this either, but… before I know it, I just want to see you and hear you talk.”

“Mr. Jennings, do you seriously have a thing for being mistreated?” I snapped, unable to hold back. ‘He really shouldn’t be into me at all, I thought.

a kid, I could get anything I wanted–except love. My ex–wife and I had an arranged marriage. She didn’t want to marry me, and I didn’t want to marry her, but we were both forced into it. After the wedding, we just kept up the act. Our families kept pushing us to have

never would’ve

he was

first time I’ve ever felt real longing, real heartbreak. Victoria, you’re not the only one hurting,” Edward said, gripping his coffee cup tight before letting go and spinning it slowly. “I know it’s messed up, but I can’t help it. There’s always this voice in


out the window.

looked stunned for a moment, then

you need to put an end to these

do my best,” Edward replied, glancing at me again. “But honestly, you’re adorable even when you’re mad. What

to do?”

face went

headlights and let out a

can’t,” I said, putting down my fork. I’d completely lost my

a sigh, sounding like he’d given up on arguing with me. “I’ll have someone keep tabs on your brother. Relax, I’m not out to mess him up. I’ll make sure he gets the help he needs to grow, step by step, until he can stand on his

up at him in

“I’m not as terrible as you think, but… I’m shameless enough to use this as

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