Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 8- Somethings never change

Ryan's words hang in the air.

He looked deeply into Lora's eyes like he was searching for something and his heart was pounding violently against his ribcage.

After a few seconds, Lora glanced at him and asked, "Are you referring to me? Didn't you get my name earlier? I'm Lora Davis."

"I know... it's just that you look like someone I know. You have the same face but a different name and identity-"

"I think Mr Kingsley mistook me for someone else. This is my first time coming to Moonstone City and I've never met you before," Lora replied calmly.

Deep down, she sneered coldly.

Yes, she is Larisa. She is also Lora Davis. She is back.

She hated the man before her with a passion. He was so ruthless back then and left her in the warehouse to die six years ago... no matter how kind Ryan looked at the moment, Lora knew him well. He was her heartless husband who chose to save his ex and left her to die.

Even though she hated him and wanted nothing to do with him, she had no choice but to act normally to avoid making him suspicious.

She had no intention of letting him know that she was alive! Never!.

When Ryan heard her words, he frowned. She was right... he had seen the warehouse blow up in front of his eyes. Perhaps it was his longing that made him hope Lora was Larisa.

said, "I get it... however, I don't intend to leave this place without securing a partnership with you. It's hard to get hold of you... I'm an opportunist and I make sure I get what I want when

So many people want to work

to take a strong footing in the company. Wouldn't the board members think highly of you if you immediately cooperated with the Kingsley group?"

"I know how company politics work. They won't be too happy that the CEO's daughter came from nowhere and just took over. Wouldn't it be easier to join hands with the

capable."

face twitched. He didn't expect his suggestion to be easily brushed off by Lora. After all, everyone wished to form a partnership with the

was this woman so

rephrase that. My company needs you, Miss Davis. We are expanding into the jewelry business and would love to cooperate with you. We will provide the raw materials and you will provide the designs. What do you say?" Lora crossed her

He didn't expect Lora to be so difficult. However, he really needed the partnership because

open a jewelry

negotiate the terms in your favour. All want is to partner with a company with

Ryan was right. If anything, she needed this partnership more. Her return had brought a lot of conflicts among the board members and partnering with the Kingsley group would calm them down temporarily. It was a good way to keep them off her back as she worked on improving the company and proving

company. She looked at him emotionlessly and said, "I'm not promising anything but

smiled and replied, "I can't wait to work with you, Miss

was about to turn around

looked into her

complex feeling rushed through him, giving him a sense

saw Larisa's face and looking at the woman who looked so much like her, he couldn't help but want to look at her face a

a beat. Was it possible for two different people to look the same and feel the