Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 187

He didn't believe it for a second.

She'd reacted to him before-more than once.

What exactly was she after?

She'd already taken his body. Did she want his heart now, too?

Timothy's usual elegance had darkened, a shadow of gloom settling over him.

Seeing him unmoved, Jessica strode forward, intent on snatching the case from his hands.

Suddenly, Timothy's grip tightened. His voice was low and steady. "Jessica."

Jessica flicked her eyes up, meeting the cold, brooding look in his.

Both their hands were locked around the handle, neither willing to let go.

She was the first to relent. Her slender fingers released the case, anger flashing

in her dark eyes. "Timothy, did you plan to break your promise from day one?"

He'd never intended to go back on his word.

wasn't about to squabble with her. It's not as if

then handed the

had gone to such lengths, playing her little games-he

was only a

He could play along.

the box and headed straight for

didn't expect Timothy to unfreeze her bank account. Even if he did, she wouldn't trust putting her

man with power to crush anyone beneath his will. Who knew if, on a whim, he'd

way to secure the

the front door when she found Sallie standing on the step, supporting Phelps, who was

his face turned gray with

at her, his voice sharp and scolding. "You've

voice and walked over,

Phelps a cold glance and tried to walk

kind of attitude

dared look at

and quick in Phelps. When fury

swung his cane,

shock. She raised

she heard the dull thud of wood striking

herself wrapped tightly

grabbing Timothy's arm. Her voice trembled with worry. "Are you out of your mind? Does it