NovelBookChapter 164
By expression remained unreadable as 1sat back downs. Just then, my coffee arrived. | sipped it, looking at
Quinn's morking look, and said cal don’t you geta lawyer? Fim ready to divorce him now.”
Quinn thought | would freak out and called Jared inmediately, but | didn’t. That clearly pissed her off
She gritted her teeth. “Stop pretending to be so calm. Victoria, you're a hypocrite Your marriage won't last long.”
Traised an eyebrow. “It will last longer than you think.”
“Enough.” Quinn slammed the table. “Jared is done with you Stop clinging to him. It’s disgusting”
| stared at the furious Quinn and sneered. “Then what are you gotta do about it?”
Quinn's!
‘s face twisted with fury at my sharp words. Sise chere to tieup, but | didn’t take the bait. That only
made her madder
“When are you going to get out of our house? I've put up with you long enough. Quinn shouted, her hatred clear
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| locked eyes with her, feeling her fierce stare burning into me. “Quinn, divorce isn't something | decide alone.
Why don’t you go push your brother about
| said seriously, “I'm ready to divorce anytime, but if Tracy ends up marrying Jared, your life won't be as easy.
She’s a workaholic and really controlling. She’ll run your family. You and your mem might not stand a chance.”
| stood up and left without looking at Quinn. If she wanted to make things hard for me, | would make sure she
never forgot them.
An overwhelming unease hitat night. Maybe it was because | didn’t know what the future held, or because |
had lost faith in marriage.
Unexpectedly, Nathan askedout, and | showed up as promised. We met in a quiet restaurant with plenty of
plants outside and sfireflies flying
around.
Watching this, a fairy tale scone unfolded in my mind.
Aher taking a call, Nathan pushed open the door and placed a fresh yogurt in front of me. “One of the
restaurant's best. Try it.”
A layer of honey covered the yogurt. | took a bite. The taste was perfectly balanced-sweet and tart. “It’s really
good,” | said with a soft smile
Nathan sat across from me. It had been a while since we last met, and he seemed to have lost weight, probably
from his busy work.
“How’ve you been lately?” Nathan asked in a low voice. “Did you ever check out that class | mentioned?”
I nodded. “Yeah, | went twice.”
Nathan's eyes grew thoughtful as he asked again, “Did you gain anything from it?”
“Yeah, I'm planning to get my finances in order and start investing. Can | invest in your company?” | asked him
seriously.
Nathan's company was bound for success, and | wanted to seize this opportunity.
Nathan smiled. “Sure. My company
any will be listed in Shariport. You're welcto invest.”
*Really?” | was surprised. | figured Nathan's recent busy schedule was because of this matter.
“Yeah,” Nathan replied and nodded confidently.
“Once your company goes public, you'll be more popular. Should I lock you down now?” | joked, smiling at him.
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Nathan laughed, givinga meaningful took. “Go for it. Invest inwhile I'm still a bargain. You won't regna.
Idropped the joke and calmly sipped the yogurt. “That's not really my style. | don’t like taking advantage
“Why?” Nathan lowered his unten. “Aliight, I've waited for so long. I've got enough patience for you.
| got distracted and dropped my spoon,
And yogurt smeared on my lips.
Nathan's gaze suddenly grow intense. As reached for a napkin, he stretched qut his arm, gently wiping the
yogurt off my lips with his thumb.
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