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Those who were shameless were unstoppable.
That was what shed through my mind when I saw Jewel walking toward me.
A mistress with a shred of moral conscience would avoid the wife at all costs. But nowadays, with
declining social standards, here she was, brazen and
unapologetic.
Jewel had this air about her as if she needed to unt herself to prove how
superior she was.
“Madeline, what a coincidence! Are you having a meal here too?” Jewel said, though her eyes were
me. To be precise, her gaze
fixed on Brandon besin. hadn’t left him since she approached us.
-I didn’t need to borate on how captivating this man was. Everyone turned their heads to look at
him, even the elderlydies. What happened earlier in my neighborhood was the best proof of that.
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“Of course. Why else would I be here? To sightsee?” I replied curtly. I had no patience for her.
It wasn’t that I was petty, but I couldn’t stand her shameless attitude. She could act like a b*tch
while trying to maintain an innocent image.
If she had admitted her feelings for Chris and wanted to be with him, I would’ve
let them be.
Instead, she opted for a more indirect approach, provoking me. As a result, her current distress was
solely her own making.
Sure enough, my harsh words made her face show a mix of hurt and embarrassment. With Chris
absent, who was she putting on this act for?
Could it be for Brandon?
Humans possessed a degree of narcissism, which led them to believe they were the most
appealing individuals.
Jewel, with her decent looks, likely had an even higher opinion of herself.
Especially now that she was a young widow,cking a man and desperate to
find a good one.
But hadn’t she already hooked up with Chris?
Why was she still on the prowl, eyeing a better catch? Or was it that she only had a thing for any
man around me?
Despite nothing going on with Brandon, I still didn’t want Jewel to set her
I sights on him.
Seeing Jewel’s flirtatious look, I smirked mockingly. “Ms. Massey, are you here for their healthy
menu? The food here is indeed very good, perfect for pregnant
women like you.”
Jewel looked chagrined, and she shot a furtive nce at Brandon.
Iughed. It was obvious her behavior aimed to attract Brandon’s attention.
This woman,
while keeping Chris hooked, would flirt with any attractive man she saw. Was she hoping to y the
field and choose the best option?
It surprised me that Chris wasn’t her sole target. This discovery made me feel unexpectedly
pleased. How would Chris feel if he ever found out he was just one of Jewel’s many prospects?”
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“Are you two dining with us? Please follow me.” The waiter approached..
“Yes, please get us a good spot,” I replied, walking away without saying another word to Jewel.
Knowing Jewel’s intentions, I leaned closer to Brandon as we walked side by side. But I misjudged
my bnce and stumbled a little.
Brandon, quick to reach, grabbed my shoulder to steady me and didn’t let go until I shrugged it off.
Then he took his seat at the table the waiter had set for
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Brandon never asked about Jewel. His sense of boundaries and propriety
made me feel at ease.
“Order whatever you like, I said. I handed him the menu.
This time, Brandon didn’t im to be an unfussy eater. He took the menu and studied it seriously.
Taking advantage of this moment, I looked out the window and saw Jewel on
the phone. I wondered if she was calling!
Just then, Chris’s car pulled up in front personally opened the car door for her, al his hand on the
door frame, as if afraid st
Despite all the time we’d spent together, difference between being attentive and in
the phone. I wondered if she was calling Chris.
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Just then, Chris’s car pulled up in front of Jewel. I watched as Chris got out, personally opened the
car door for her, and held the door for her. He even kept his hand on the door frame, as if afraid she
might bump her head.
Despite all the time we’d spent together, he’d never done that for me. The difference between being
attentive and inconsiderate was all too clear.