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 outside.“Hello, Mom.”

“Jack, haven’t vor

in New York

“Almost.”

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

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

get back.

family’s daughter is lovely, and her child is so well–behaved. She often visits to keep me company. Since you don’t have a

lips pressed together,

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

beer. His eyebrows furrowed, and he strode towards her.“Who told you to

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

quite a bit.

“What?”

“Let’s go home.”

“I don’t have a home.

anymore, I’m

free spirit now.”

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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 impulsively touched his

speak. He

then sat in the driver’s seat, awkwardly avoiding

for it, but it was jammed. How strange.

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

leaned in and kissed

features, hiding his expression. Alice stammered,“Master, if you don’t have a girlfriend… what do you think of me?” Jack’s pupils dilated. He recoiled as if shocked. His hands gripped the steering wheel.“You’re

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