The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Aaron and Xante both turned to look at the yawning Corinne after she got into the car.

“Boss, you’re here alone? Why didn’t the Holdens arrange an entourage to support you? Where’s Mister Jeremy?” asked Aaron unhappily.

Xante was similarly displeased, too. “Yeah. Why didn’t the Holdens come, too? Are they worried you’ll lose the competition, that this is their way of leaving themselves a way out?”

Corinne shook her head tiredly. “You guys are overthinking things. It was Jeremy who dropped me off. I don’t think this competition is a big deal, so I asked him to go to work.”

Aaron frowned. “So he went to work just like you asked him to? Does he even love you? How can he abandon you to the reporters? Isn’t he worried that they’ll eat you up?”

Corinne raised her eyebrow nonchalantly. “As if I’ll let them eat me up.”

Aaron shrugged. “I know you won’t ’cause you’re a true straight-A student, but it’s not like Jeremy knows you as I do!”

“It’s not like he can do much if he stays for the competition. His presence will only fuel the flames. The main thing is I don’t want the media to tie me too closely with the Holdens. This way, there’ll be a less likely chance of Holden Group’s share price dropping again should I get involved in another scandal. It’s best to keep them guessing whether I’m really married to Jeremy.”

thought what Corinne said made sense. “Fine. But my heart really goes out to you, Boss. I mean, what’s the point of having a husband if you can’t lean on

the status of the thing

do so many that I don’t

course, he knew exactly which ‘thing’

eyes darkened. “Stop playing dumb! Is Annie still working at

Aaron shrugged. “Yeah.”

narrowed her eyes. “What’s

smiled. “Um…

words mean nothing to you? Why

ever dare to play with your niece’s feelings. There’s a good reason I

at him threateningly. “A good

she can get to know my true colors little by little. Eventually, she’ll come to hate me so much that she’ll resign on her own accord. But if I fire her, it’ll only make her want me even more. I mean, no woman would be willing to give up on such a

and Xante