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?”

He casually retracted his arm away.

 

car keys. “Wait for me in the car. I’ll

idea came to her and she

 

brushed past Shane’s hand. She took a peek at Jacqueline’s reaction to her light

she saw how unfazed the

G. She assumed that the woman had been jealous of her relationship with Shane and thought her seduction would expose her love

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

a quick glance at

identity, she reminded herself not to drop her guard around

the parking lot

model Joyce had

it was Sean. Hmm?

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