Natalie glanced at her scrawny fingers before letting out a bitter smile. “You’re right. I am pretty unlucky.”

“Be more careful next time.” Jacqueline reclined her hands.

“I know. Thanks for your advice.” While saying that, she forced a smile.

“What advice?” Shane had finished his call and overheard the tail end of their conversation.

“Nothing much. We were just having a light conversation, aren’t we, Ms. Smith?” Jacqueline beamed a smile at Natalie. However, her voice carried an undertone of warning to it.

This had Natalie puzzled. Is this anything to be secretive about?

Not that any of this mattered to her. She had concluded Jacqueline was overall a suspicious person to be wary of. “Ms. Graham’s right. It’s just a light conversation.”

“I see.” Shane had taken her word for it. While replying, he kept his cell phone.

Jacqueline saw this opening and was back at it, tugging on his arms. “Shane, who called?”

his arm away. “By the way, it’s getting pretty late now.

 

car. I’ll come right after I send Jacqueline back

his offer, but an idea came to her and she needed to test out her

 

past Shane’s hand. She took a peek

saw how unfazed the latter was,

had been jealous of her relationship with Shane and

a bummer! She’s way tougher

slight physical contact bemused Shane, who was oblivious to her intentions as his gaze lingered meaningfully on his hand. “Go on then. I’ll see you

a quick glance

of Jacqueline’s identity, she reminded herself not to

the parking

cell phone rang. Although it was a new model Joyce had bought for her after

revealed it was Sean. Hmm? Why’s

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