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

finished your business in

“Almost.”

the Garcia family’s daughter. A–hem, what do you think?”

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

get back.

child is so well–behaved. She often visits to keep me company. Since you don’t have a girlfriend, why not marry someone from a suitable family? Don’t

face hardened, his eyes filled with a barely suppressed anger. His lips pressed

ended the call. He sent a text: [Investigate recent

her beer. His eyebrows

She tilted her head, looking at him defiantly.“Myself.

cans scattered on the table. She’d had quite a bit. He picked her up. without a

“What?”

“Let’s go home.”

“I don’t

anymore, I’m

free spirit now.”

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tears in her eyes, 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?”

to speak. He carried her

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

reached for it, but it

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

held her breath, her heart pounding. She leaned in and kissed him. The action left

you don’t have a girlfriend… what do you

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