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In a new city , Teresa figured it was best to keep her guard up . There was no need to invite trouble .
The restroom was at the end of the hallway on the right . As she turned the corner , Teresa accidentally humped into a man . She looked up , about ta apologize , only to meet his sharp , brooding care .
Her heart skipped a beat . She secretly pinched her arm . It was not a dream
“ What a coincidence . You’re in Strice too ? ” said Teresa .
Jonathan didn’t say a word . He just walked past her , calm and silent , as if she didn’t exist .
Teresa stood there , a little confused . The scent of alcohol still lingered in the air . Worried he might get himself into trouble , she hurried after him .
The Live Bar was packed . Teresa scanned the crowd for a long time before finally spotting Jonathan .
If it weren’t for his suit jacket draped over the armrest , she would’ve doubted whether the man surrounded by a dozen women was really Jonathan ,
Just as Teresa was about to walk over , she stopped in her tracks .
She was just his ex – wife now . Whether her ex – husband wanted to be with ten or twenty women had nothing to do with her .
She looked away from the booth .
“ Hey there . What took you so long ? I was about to go rescue you from the restroom . ” The fat , sleazy guy who’d harassed her earlier was now sitting in her seat , grinning wickedly as he played with her glass .
Teresa kept her cool . “ That’s my seat Please move .”
“ Then have a drink with me , ” he said , and before Teresa could react , he wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her into his lap . “ Come on . Don’t be so uptight . Drop the act . ”
it anymore . She grabbed her glass and threw the still – hot coffee right on his face .
Teresa couldn’t stand it anym
The man wiped his face , scowling . “ You really want to do this the hard way ? Do you even know who I am ? ”
A bar staff member hurried over , asking if there was a problem and offering to help
The man shoved the staff member aside impatiently , grabbed Teresa’s wrist , and yanked her toward him . “ You got my shirt dirty . Lick it clean . ”
“ Get off me . Let go ,” snapped Teresa .
As Teresa struggled , unable to break free from his grip , Jonathan , who’d been watching her all along , finally couldn’t stand it anymore . Jonathan grabbed the guy by the collar and punched him , sending him flying
Glass crashed to the floor , shards scattering everywhere , and the man’s flabby body shook as he hit the ground .
Jonathan kicked him while he was down . The man furious , staggered to his feet , ready to fight , but the bar manager quickly stepped
“ Marco , open your eyes . I’m Duncan Osborne , a VIP here . You’re really going to block me after I got hit ?” snapped Duncan
“ Mr. Osborne , I think you are wasted . You should head home and get some rest , ” said Marco Sloan . “ Security , see him out . ”
Two security guards dragged Duncan away . Let go of me . I’m the victim here . He hit me . Let me go , ” shouted Duncan .
Marco hurried over to Jonathan , instantly respectful “ Mr. Lynn , I’m so sorry for the trouble .
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Jonathan handed over a black card . “ Il cover the bill . Thanks for your arrangement , but they’re not my type , appreciate it . ”
Jonathan then put his arm around Teresa and led her out of the bar .
Marco finally got it . So this was Jonathan’s type . There was no way those women could ever compete
At the entrance , Teresa Thanked Jonathan . He helped her out again .
Jonathan’s face was unreadable , “ Want me to call your new boyfriend for you ? ”
“ What ? ” Teresa raised an eyebrow is he drunk and just talking nonsense ? she thought .
you’ve got someone new again , huh ? Last time at Everport , maybe I was wrong , but am I wrong this fine tool The photos were sent straight to my office . You two looked so close and happy . ”
“ I have no idea what you’re talking about , ” said Teresa .
Teresa held back her feelings . “ Thanks for helping me tonight . I’m heading out . You should get some rest , too . ” She turned and walked away
“ Why is it you get to move on , but I can’t ? What did I ever do to owe you this , Teresa ? ” said Jonathan .
Words falled Teresa
Teresa had already walked a few steps when she suddenly stopped .
She heard Jonathan behind her speak again , this voice low and rough , “ Everyone keeps asking me what it is about you . We’ve been apart for years , but I still want to get you back . All I can say is … love . ”
His last , hoarse word was drowned out by the blaring of a car horn . Teresa didn’t quite catch it .
She turned and saw Jonathan’s hand resting on the Cullinan’s window , his head lowered . He seemed to be deep in thought .
Catching her still there out of the corner of his eye , Jonathan gave awry , self – mocking smile , “ I drank I can’t drive . Mind giving me a ride ! ”
The driver , who’d been spectating the whole time , gave a few quick honks . “ Mr. Lynn , I’m here to drive . Don’t worry ”
Jonathan frowned and shot the driver a look through the window . “ You’re off duty . Go home .”
The driver hurried out of the car . “ Why should I leave ? I’m supposed to make sure you get to the villa safe and sound . ”
Teresa said , “ You have a driver , so I don’t need to worry . My cab’s here . I’m heading back to the hotel . See you . ”
With that , Teresa turned and lett
The driver opened the card door for Jonathan .
Jonathan’s eyes , dark and cold , swept over the driver . Don’t you have a wife and kids waiting for you at home ? ”
“ Mr. Lynn , I don’t have a wife or kids . I’m single , just like you , ” said the driver ,
Jonathan said, “ You trying to get yourself fired ? ”
“ Huh ? ” The driver scratched his head , looking lost . He was new . He wondered if he had said something wrong .
Teresa had already returned to her hotel . She was staying at the Regal Crown Hotel in unavale . It was close to her business meetings , so she just settled
in there .
After taking a shower , she wondered if Jonathan had made it back yet . But with his driver taking him home , there was nothing for her to worry about .
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Gazing out at the city lights , she called Michael first and then dialed label .
As soon as Isabel answered , she started crying “ Teresa , are you going to leave me too ?
Teresa suddenly felt a sharp pång in her heart .
Isabel sniffled , “ Daddy doesn’t want me . Mommy isn’t coming back , and I thought maybe you didn’t want me either ”
Teresa was quiet for a few seconds , her voice softening in a way it rarely did . “ I’m sorry I’m just on a business trip , but I’ll be home really soon
“ Don’t lie to me . Teresa , you are my favorite , ” said Isabel
Teresa was stunned at the words
Isabel stammered in her little kid voice , “ Mommy said Jennifer and you are both my sisters . I told her like you best , so she sent me to you . Mommys we’re family .”
That last word sent a ripple through Teresa’s heart Family-
After a few more words of comfort , Teresa heard Sanford take the phone .
“ I was just about to ask you something . Did you send those photos to Horizonlead Group ? ” asked Teresa .