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From Jared, | learned that guys were really good at putting on a show. They sat high up, watching how much a
woman loved them, giving little bits of affection when they felt like it, and then disappearing when they didn’t.
Maybe | needed to take a page out of Jared's book. Only by acting like him could | truly take charge and be the
one calling the shots.
Just then, my assistant cover with a bouquet. “Ms. Murphy, a really handsguy dropped these off for
you. He askedto give them to you.”
| reached out and took the flowers. There were just two roses and schamomile. The fresh, bright chamomile
and the passionate red roses made a beautiful contrast, a real visual treat.
Jared seemed to snap out of his haze. “Who just stopped by?” he asked.
I shot him a cold look.
“Nathan sawholding you just now,” Jared said with a sly grin, clearly amused. “Why didn’t you run after your
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtnew guy to clear things up? Or maybe you just can’t explain it?”
| took a deep breath, carefully placed the flowers in a vase, and added swater. “Jared, not everyone is as
possessive as you,” | said coolly, sarcasm lacing my voice.
Jared shot back, “That just means you don’t understand men. No matter what kind of guy he is, his heart is
always small when it comes to love if he doesn’t care.
“However, once he’s hooked, he can’t stand the idea of his woman being with someone else.”
| blinked, a little thrown. He just schooledagain.
“So, not caring is how you win, huh?” | raised an eyebrow with a sly smile on my face. “Got it. Looks like the
smartest move is to just focus on loving myself.”
Jared's face went pale, though | wasn’t sure if it was from anger or another hit to his ego.
“Victoria, what the hell happened to you?” he asked, standing up and walking over to me. “A few months ago,
you flipped a switch, and now | don’t know who you are anymore. If i didn’t know you so well, I'd think you've
been possessed.”
He leaned over my desk, looming overand staring down. “You're still you, but not really. It’s like I'm looking
at a stranger. It’s surreal.”
| smiled with a hint of amusement in my eyes. “Jared, don’t flatter yourself. Do you really think you're perfect?
Why should | keep loving you no matter what? You think | have no self-respect?”
Jared just stared atand then gave a wry smile. “Out of nowhere, you're so clear-headed now. | don’t even
know how to deal with it.”
“You'll get used to it,” | said coolly. “This is who | am now, and I’m not going back.” | unlocked my phone right in
front of him.
Right then, a message from Nathan popped up: [I left a bouquet with your assistant. Swing by and grab it when
you get a chance.]
Seeing that, | grinned suddenly. | was right not to rush after him just now. When it cto love, the one who got
too eager would always lose.
| replied with a simple okay and set my phone down.
Jared watchedtext Nathan back, his face a mix of emotions.
“Why isn’t he making a fuss?” Jared muttered, clearly confused. He had expected Nathan to show up demanding
answers, but he didn’t.
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| leaned back lazily and said with a grin, “See? That's where he’s got you beat. Kids throw fits to get candy, but
grown-ups know better. Real maturity is keeping it together, not making a scene.
“Well, there's no point trying to explain. You never want to put in the work for anyone. Just go already.”
Jared saw the look on my face, the one that screamed for him to leave. He could tell | was completely fed up with
him. His expression dropped, and he looked even more annoyed.
“Alright, 1 admit you know how to hook someone. But don’t forget. When you're the hunter, your prey is a man.
And men? They're always dangerous,” Jared said, still trying to plant seeds of doubt about Nathan before he left.
He was always so scheming.
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