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Regret Novel 61

Mrs. Fontaine was enjoying her little power trip, arms folded across her chest. completely unfazed by the tension in the room. “Oh, what? Angry now? I knew it

Before she could finish, Director Fontaine quickly clamped a hand over her mouth.

He turned to Jonathan, his face full of nervous apology. “Mr. Pembroke, my wife didn’t realize who she was speaking to. She was out of line. Please, let me apologize on her behalf.”

The Pembrokes might not be quite as influential as the Howards, but they were still a powerhouse in the city’s elite circles. If Jonathan wanted to make trouble for them, it’d be all too easy.

Jonathan frowned. “Your wife shoved her. Doesn’t she owe an apology?”

Director Fontaine nudged his wife hard with his elbow.

Finally realizing she wasn’t dealing with ordinary people, Mrs. Fontaine forced herself to mumble a grudging apology.

Jonathan’s eyes swept over the couple, a chill flickering in his gaze. “Well? Get out

of here.”

Neither of them dared argue. Director Fontaine hustled his wife away in shame.

Charlotte glanced at Jonathan’s arm. “You hit your arm. Let me take you to get it checked out in orthopedics.”

He withdrew his gaze, offering a faint smile. “Sorry to trouble

She helped Jonathan into the elevator.

you, Charlotte.”

the drama unfold, now only

a man like Mr. Pembroke–why would she ever even

this whole rumor/sounds bogus

for X–rays. When the results came back, Jonathan sighed, “See? No broken bones, just a little

much.”

Fry too

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voice apologetic. “Either way,

in the hallway, turning to look at her. “You know, every single time I run into you, someone’s picking

momentarily at a loss.

being treated like this

tell him about any of this. I don’t want to worry him. Besides,

a low, familiar voice sounded behind

Evander standing there, having

Evander’s gaze with a faint, polite smile. “Mr. Howard, aren’t you supposed to

“Girlfriend?”

said yourself, isn’t

in his eyes. “You certainly have good timing, Mr. Pembroke. Heard everything you wanted, I

offering no response. He turned to Charlotte. “Charlotte, I have to go

She nodded. “Okay.”

and as he did, Evander’s faint