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

phone

“Jack, haven’t vor

finished your business in New York

“Almost.”

Garcia family’s daughter. A–hem, what do

the lengthening shadows on the road, his voice cold.“Let’s

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

anger. His lips pressed together, but his voice remained calm.“Focus on your health, Mom.”

soothing, he ended the call. He sent a text: [Investigate recent activities. surrounding the

her sipping her beer. His eyebrows furrowed, and he strode

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

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

“What?”

“Let’s go home.”

shook her head. “I don’t have a home.

anymore, I’m

free spirit now.”

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“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 impulsively touched his face. “Master, has anyone

to speak. He carried her to the car.

then sat in the driver’s seat, awkwardly avoiding

for it, but it was jammed. How strange.

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

leaned in and kissed him. The action

what do you think of me?” Jack’s pupils dilated. He

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