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. Time for us to

 

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

an idea came to

 

Natalie intentionally brushed past Shane’s hand. She took a peek at

how unfazed the latter was, she felt

been jealous of her relationship with Shane and thought her seduction would expose her

bummer! She’s way tougher than

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 in a

quick glance at

she reminded herself not to drop her guard

the parking lot and

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

caller ID revealed it was Sean. Hmm? Why’s

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