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Chapter 506
“Thanks for your concern, but | really don’t know,” | replied, keeping my distance as | turned and walked out.
Actually, I'd already set the date with Jared's team. We were all flying to Braylin together.
But later that night, when | was on the phone with Ryan, he caughtoff guard. “Vic, why don’t you ca day
early? Uncle Ryan's plane is heading to Braylin then.”
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We'd been chatting sweetly, and his sudden suggestion made my heart skip a beat. ‘Does Ryan really not get it?"
|
thought.
He actually wantedto fly on Edward's private jet.
“No need to bother him. The company bookeda first-class ticket, and | need to discuss swork stuff with
the team on the way,” | said, shutting him down right away.
Jared had already taken care of everything-he even went as far as buyinga place to live.
Seeing that | turned him down because of work, Ryan didn’t push it.
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“Vic, have you decided where you're going to stay once you're in Braylin?” Ryan asked, his voice low and gentle.
“The company’s got it covered. No need to worry about that,” | replied with a smile.
“Would you want to stay at my place?” Ryan asked softly. “I've got a few apartments sitting empty in Braylin, all
in really good neighborhoods.”
| was taken aback for a second-Ryan really was generous.
| smiled and turned him down gently. “Thanks, Ryan, but | think I'll just stay in the place the company arranged
forin Braylin.”
“Victoria, you and him are divorced-so why is he still being so nice to you?” Ryan was clearly getting jealous, his
voice a little sour. “Could you not get so close to him?”
“We're just colleagues now. It’s strictly professional between us,” | reassured him.
“Uncle Ryan and his ex-wife go the whole year without talking, and they almost never see each other. That's
what | think is the healthiest way to handle a divorce,” Ryan said carefully.
“Ryan, you really don’t trust me?” | shot back, trying not to sound too hurt.
“It’s not you-I trust you. It’s your ex | can’t trust,” Ryan replied with a helpless sigh.
| totally understood how Ryan felf. Honestly, I'd feel the sway if | were him.
“Ryan, I'm sorry. | get that this bothers you, but it’s just part of my job right now,” | said, keeping my cool and
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Chapter 506
sticking to my decision.
Ryan went quiet for a few seconds, sounding a bit helpless. “Alright, but | need sreassurance.”
“Once I'm in Braylin, you can cfindwhenever you want. Whenever I'm not working, I'm all yours,” |
promised, wanting him to know | was truly committed to us. ‘Since | chose to be with him, | should give this
relationship my full sincerity,’ | thought to myself.
“Seriously?” Ryan perked up right away.
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From dealing with these men, I've realized that sguys respond best when you treat them with the same
patience and gentle coaxing you'd use with a child. But when it comes to principles or big decisions, you have to
be firm and serious.
Ryan totally fell for that kind of treatment. He loved leaning into my arms, and when | gently stroked the back of
his neck, he'd shiver a little, unable to control it. Out in the world, he was cold and strong, but inside, he just
needed a little comfort.
“Yeah, I'm going back to Hachester for a couple days to be with the kids. Ill head to Braylin on the twentieth,” |
said softly.
“Alright, can | cpick you up at the airport?” Ryan asked gently.
“Of course, having someone pickup sounds great,” | replied, smiling.
My work in Shaville was all wrapped up, and | had two days left before heading back to Hachester to spend time
with Yvonne.
As soon as | landed in Hachester, Jared was there to pickup, with Yvonne by his side. She'd grown a bit taller
since | last saw her.
Jared had booked a restaurant, and his family was there too. But this time, they treatedwith a lot more
respect
than before.
| figured it was because of the new Jared-the one who'd cback from the past. He must have talked to them.
“Victoria, you're really heading off to Braylin?” Sally sighed, looking all tic. “You're just getting farther and
farther away. And Jared's still all by himself. If you get a chance, maybe talk ssense into him-get him to find
someone for Yvonne, so she can have a new mom.”
Jared, standing nearby, frowned and said, “Mom, can you please stop trying to setup? I'm really not thinking
about marriage right now.”
“Can you believe this guy?” Sally looked absolutely exasperated. “Victoria's already dated a bunch of guys, and
you're still hung up on your ex.”
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