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

finished your business in

“Almost.”

We should finalize the engagement with the Garcia

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

get back.

keep me company. Since you don’t have a girlfriend,

lips pressed together, but his voice remained calm.“Focus on

ended the call. He sent a text: [Investigate

finding her sipping her beer. His eyebrows furrowed, and

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

table. She’d had quite a bit. He picked her up. without

“What?”

“Let’s go home.”

head. “I don’t

anymore, I’m

free spirit now.”

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sober.” She looked up at him, her gaze lingering on his handsome profile. you how handsome you are?” She

swallowed, unable to speak. He carried

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

it, but it was jammed. How

He smelled the beer on her. She could see the length

leaned in and kissed him. The action left her

if you don’t have a girlfriend… what do you think

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