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,

“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?”

voice cold.“Let’s talk when I

get back.

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

His lips pressed together, but

call. He sent

her beer.

took the beer from her hand. She tilted her head, looking at him defiantly.“Myself.

on the table. She’d had quite a bit. He picked her up.

“What?”

“Let’s go home.”

shook her head. “I don’t have

anymore, I’m

free spirit now.”

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he held her close, his voice calm. Stop being silly.” “I’m not. I’m perfectly sober.” She looked up at him, her gaze lingering on his handsome profile. you how handsome you are?” She

unable to speak. He

seat, awkwardly avoiding

but it was

over and fastened it for her. They were very close. He smelled the

breath, her heart pounding. She leaned in and

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

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