Loose 753


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Back in Hachester, I hurried to the office. The moment I walked in, I saw someone blatantly occupying my

seat.

Jared had dark circles under his eyes, clearly sleep–deprived. He lounged in my chair with a brooding vibe, almost creepy, like he’d been waiting here just for me.

“Here to hand in your resignation?” Jared rasped, fiddling with a little figurine on my desk.

I shook my head. “No, I’m here to work.”

“Does Mrs. Sterling really still need this job?” Jared smirked, his voice thick with mockery.

I kept my voice steady. “If you think I’m not up to the job, Mr. Holcomb, and want to let me go, I’ll accept the company’s decision.”

Seeing my serious expression, Jared lost his playful edge. He stood up, carefully put the figurine back in place. and walked over to me. “Victoria, I know I can’t interfere with your choices. Maybe marrying Edward is good for Yvonne too. It gives her a fresh start.”

“You never could interfere with me,” I said, lowering my gaze.

as if he’d been slapped. “So, are you and Edward

so worried about that?

will your daughter even matter to you anymore?” Jared just couldn’t let it go, always

them all the same. Don’t make me out to be some kind of villain.”


pause, he gave a self- deprecating laugh. “I must be out

gaze on him. “Oh? So all this time, you were just pretending to be

slapped. “I wasn’t faking it.

hook. You can go now,” I said, eyes still on

Nathan’s hair has gotten even grayer lately. Guess

time than I am.”

keyboard, and I stared

really have to bring up Nathan every time he’s hurting?‘

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Chapter 753

change in my expression, Jared muttered, “Looks like you

156 chard

right now.” I shot him a cold look, knowing he was just trying to get under


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