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,

“Jack, haven’t vor

business in New York yet?”

“Almost.”

should finalize the engagement with the Garcia

voice cold.“Let’s

get back.

well–behaved. She often visits to keep me company. Since you don’t have a girlfriend,

his eyes filled with a barely suppressed anger. His lips pressed together, but

call. He sent a text: [Investigate recent activities.

sipping her beer. His eyebrows

She tilted her

saw the empty beer cans scattered on the table. She’d had quite

“What?”

“Let’s go home.”

“I don’t have

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

unable to speak. He carried her

in, then sat in the driver’s seat, awkwardly avoiding her gaze. “Seatbelt.” Alice blinked.“Right, seatbelt.

it, but it was

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

pounding. She leaned in and

have a girlfriend… what do you think of me?” Jack’s pupils dilated.

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