Chapter 93
Jared’s expression paused for a moment when he saw me before he quickly composed himself. He politely said goodbye to Tracy’s dad and walked over to me.
Tracy’s dad, Mason Darwin, gave me a meaningful, scrutinizing look before calling out his daughter’s nickname.
Tracy, with a hint of disappointment in her eyes, said to Jared, “Jared, I’m going back with my dad now.”
Jared gave her a gentle nod. “Alright, go ahead.”
Tracy didn’t leave right away. She turned to me with a smile and said, “Mrs. Holcomb, I hope you don’t misunderstand.
“Tonight is just a business dinner. Jared and my family are discussing a potential partnership. Don’t worry. With me around, this deal is as good as done.”
With that, Tracy acted gently and followed her father out of the restaurant.
Jared turned to me, his expression calm. “What brings you and your friend here?”
Melissa immediately shot back, “Mr. Holcomb, are you saying Victoria can’t show up anywhere you are from now on?“,
Jared smiled faintly and explained, “That’s not what I meant.”
Melissa continued, “Then what do you mean, Mr. Holcomb? Are you saying Victoria was stalking you?”
My chest tightened at her words, but I wasn’t about to waste my breath asking about him and Tracy. I’d just ignore it completely.
Jared shook his head. “That’s not what I meant. Victoria, are you heading back now? I’ll ride with you.”
“Sorry, I have to take Melissa home,” I said, pulling Melissa along with me as we headed out.
Jared didn’t try to follow us.
Melissa was still fuming. In the elevator, she asked me, “Victoria, why are you so quiet? You need to let it out. You can’t just let him off the hook like that. You should at least make him put it in writing.”
I replied coolly, “A man’s nature is to keep falling for new women. Even if he wrote a promise, what difference would it make?”
“So, is that it? You really don’t love him anymore?”
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