Housewife Gone Wild

“Alright then. I’ll be your mentor–in business and in life. Don’t worry, all my resources are yours. Edward’s gaze was gentle, like he was watching to see how this little fledgling would grow strong.

“Deal. As for the prenup, two years is plenty of time to sort that out. Right now, I’m not even thinking about it‘ I knew I had to build myself up first–only then could I enjoy love with no strings attached.

“Victoria, I really misjudged you. Here I was thinking you’d just settle for being my perfect Mrs. Jennings.” Edward said, giving me a dramatic, wounded look.

“Oh, by the way, Jane Leigh messaged me a couple days ago. She said you go for women like me—same kind of vibe as your mom. Makes me wonder if she still has a thing for you,” I said out of nowhere.

Edward’s brows drew together, his tone serious. “If I told you she doesn’t really want me to truly love anyone, would you believe it?”

“Why?” I asked, surprised.

“No real reason. After a divorce, people just hope their ex doesn’t end up better off than them. That’s just how people are.” Edward said with a helpless sigh.

“Oh. Makes sense,” I replied.

all better and back in class, Edward and I decided it was time to head

of the bed. In that moment, it felt like our souls and bodies finally clicked,

we touched down in Shaville, I made up my mind–this city was going to

career.

went over all the ideas I’d brought up and even introduced me to all the up–and–coming industries and the next big things he knew about. But I decided to

picked, and he

next five days in Shaville, I registered my own company. I took a 55% stake, with Edward investing the other

stellar managers in just a week.

and profit–sharing. That lit a fire under them, and they threw

about my plans for the future, and he warned me not to become

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Chapter 772

必零丁

Edward had been by my side for a whole month. Unless he had urgent business back in the United Kingdom, he was