Goodbye, My Love

Loraine glanced at Marco’s phone resting in the car console and cleared her throat lightly.

“Perhaps you should take that call.”

In truth, she was relieved the call had arrived at such a moment. If they had delved any deeper into their discussion, she risked being swayed further by Marco

Picking up the phone, Marco was greeted by Carl’s voice, “Mr. Bryant.”

Marco’s demeanor shifted, his voice returning to its customary detachment. “What is it?”

Carl, used to Marco’s icy tone and oblivious to the preceding events barely registered the slight rasp in Marco’s voice. He reported in his usual efficient manner, “Jefferson has just contacted me regarding the

Miss Torres instructed, and he agreed to proceed with the

to buy

he’d anticipated this, and

Jefferson’s assets, this is probably the

recently incurred a significant loss in his

want to get ripped off again, and it was doubtful

‘s L I B R

accept his offer

taken aback. The price was merely average, yet Marco had agreed

her throat, she ventured, “Did I drive too hard a bargain with Jefferson earlier, causing him to pressure you

not be another buyer on the market. Lowering the price under pressure is a given. Moreover, his offer exceeded my expectations. Your earlier negotiation probably prompted

Bryant Group’s stock price was on the verge of plummeting, so it was in their best interest to sell the shares promptly. Plus, Jefferson’s rash decision to purchase