Chapter 73

Alice’s checks flushed crimson as she looked at Jack settling beside her. She stammered, “Sir, you’ve got it wrong. He’s not my boyfriend.”

The owner chuckled. I know, you young’uns like to play coy. But he’s a handsome one.”

Alice, blushing furiously, returned to her seat. Jack looked up.“What did the owner say?”

“N–nothing important. Master, is there anything you’d like to eat?”

owner

“I’m not hungry.” Jack disliked this type of food. He frowned at the peanuts and two beers the

had brought. He looked at Alice sternly.“Little kids

kids shouldn’t drink.”

I’m a grown woman! Why can’t I drink?” Alice felt triumphant. She had secured the TikTok contract, achieving financial independence. A little

A little celebration was in order.

Jack moved her beer to his side.“No.”

Alice was exasperated.

Just then, Jack’s phone rang. He stood up. I’ll take this call.”

Alice, watching him go, secretly grabbed her beer. If he wouldn’t let her drink it, she’d drink it

anyw

answered his phone outside.“Hello, Mom.”

“Jack, haven’t vor

finished your business in New York

“Almost.”

the engagement with the Garcia family’s daughter. A–hem,

at the lengthening shadows on the road, his voice cold.“Let’s talk when I Focus on your health for

get back.

keep me company. Since you don’t have a girlfriend, why not marry someone from a suitable family? Don’t

filled with a barely suppressed anger. His lips pressed together, but his voice remained calm.“Focus on your

the call. He sent a text: [Investigate recent activities. surrounding the Garcia family.]

beer. His eyebrows furrowed, and he

beer from her hand. She tilted her head, looking

on the table. She’d had quite a bit. He picked her up. without a word.“Alice,

“What?”

“Let’s go home.”

head. “I don’t

anymore, I’m

free spirit now.”

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sober.” She looked up at him, her gaze lingering on his handsome profile. you

to speak. He

awkwardly avoiding her gaze. “Seatbelt.” Alice blinked.“Right, seatbelt. The

but it was jammed. How

over and fastened it for her. They were very close. He smelled the beer on her. She could see the length of

heart pounding. She leaned in and kissed him. The action left her breathless.

a girlfriend… what do you think of me?” Jack’s pupils dilated. He recoiled as if shocked. His hands gripped the steering wheel.“You’re drunk.”

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