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

his phone outside.“Hello, Mom.”

“Jack, haven’t vor

in New York

“Almost.”

We should finalize the engagement with the Garcia family’s daughter. A–hem, what do you think?”

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

get back.

so well–behaved. She often visits to keep me company. Since you

suppressed anger. His lips pressed together, but his voice remained

the call. He sent a text: [Investigate

beer. His eyebrows furrowed,

tilted her head, looking at

had quite a bit. He picked her up.

“What?”

“Let’s go home.”

her head. “I

anymore, I’m

free spirit now.”

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voice calm. Stop being silly.” “I’m not. I’m perfectly sober.” She looked up at him, her

swallowed, unable to speak. He carried her to the

sat in the driver’s seat, awkwardly avoiding her gaze. “Seatbelt.” Alice blinked.“Right, seatbelt. The

it, but it was jammed. How

close. He smelled the beer on her. She could see the length

in and kissed him. The

if you don’t have a girlfriend… what do you think of me?” Jack’s pupils dilated. He recoiled as if shocked.

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