<b>Chapter </b><b>164 </b>


    By expression remained unreadable as 1sat back downs. Just then, my coffee arrived. I sipped it, looking at Quinn’s morking look, <b>and </b><b>said </b>cal don’t you get me awyer? Fim ready to divorce him now.”


    Quinn thought I would freak out and called Jared inmediately, but I didn’t. That clearly pissed her off


    <b>She </b>gritted her teeth. “Stop pretending to be so calm. Victoria, you’re a hypocrite Your marriage won’tst long.”


    Traised an eyebrow. “It willst longer than you think.”


    “Enough.” Quinn mmed the table. “Jared is done with you Stop clinging to him. It’s disgusting”


    I stared at the furious Quinn and <b>sneered</b>. “Then what are you gotta do about it?”


    Quinn’s!


    ‘s face twisted with fury at my sharp words. Sise came here to tie me up, but I didn’t take the <b>bait</b>. That only made her madder


    “When are you going to get out of our house? I’ve put up with you long enough. Quinn <b>shouted</b>, her hatred clear as day


    I locked <b>eyes </b>with her, feeling her fierce stare burning into me. “Quinn, divorce isn’t something I decide alone. Why don’t you go push your brother about


    I 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.”


    I stood up and left without looking at Quinn. If she wanted to make things hard for me, I would make sure she never forgot them.


    An overwhelming unease hit me at night. Maybe it was because I didn’t know <b>what </b>the future held, or because I had lost faith in marriage.


    Unexpectedly, Nathan asked me out, and I showed up as promised. We met in a quiet restaurant with plenty of nts outside and some fireflies flying


    around.


    Watching this, a fairy tale scone unfolded in my mind.


    Aher taking a call, Nathan pushed open the door and ced a fresh yogurt in front of me. “One of the restaurant’s best. Try it.”


    Ayer of <b>honey </b>covered the yogurt. I took a bite. The taste was perfectly bnced–sweet and tart. “It’s really good,” I said with a soft smile


    Nathan sat across from me. It had been a while since west met, and he seemed to <b>have </b>lost weight, probably from his busy work.


    “How’ve you beentely?” Nathan asked in a low voice. “Did you ever check out that ss I mentioned?”


    I nodded. “Yeah, I went twice.”


    Nathan’s eyes grew thoughtful as he asked again, “Did you gain anything from it?”


    “Yeah, I’m nning to get my finances in order and start investing. Can I invest <b>in </b>your <bpany</b>?” I asked him seriously.


    Nathan’spany was bound for sess, and I wanted <b>to </b>seize this opportunity.


    Nathan smiled. “Sure. Mypany


    any will be listed in Shariport. You’re wee to invest.”


    *Really?” I <b>was </b>surprised. I figured Nathan’s recent busy schedule was because of this matter.


    “Yeah,” Nathan replied and nodded confidently.


    “Once yourpany goes public, you’ll be more popr. Should I lock you down now?” I joked, smiling <b>at </b><b>him</b>.


    Chapter <b>164 </b>


    Nathanughed, giving me a meaningful took. “Go for it. Invest in me while I’m still a bargain. You won’t regna.


    Idropped the joke and calmly sipped the yogurt. “That’s not really my style. I don’t like taking advantage


    “Why?” Nathan lowered his unten. “Aliight, I’ve waited for so long. I’ve got enough patience for you.


    I got distracted and dropped my spoon,


    And yogurt smeared on my lips.


    Nathan’s <b>gaze </b>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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