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

“Almost.”

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

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

get back.

visits to keep me company. Since you don’t have a girlfriend, why not

anger. His lips pressed together, but his

the call. He sent a text:

moment, then turned to Alice, finding her sipping her beer. His eyebrows furrowed, and he strode towards

took the beer from her hand. She tilted her head, looking at

beer cans scattered on the table. She’d had quite a bit. He picked her

“What?”

“Let’s go home.”

shook her head. “I

anymore, I’m

free spirit now.”

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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

He carried her

buckled her in, then sat in the driver’s seat, awkwardly avoiding

reached for it, but it was jammed.

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

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

expression. Alice stammered,“Master, if you don’t have a girlfriend… what do you

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