Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 16- Lunch

"Lora..." Ryan said through gritted teeth. "How dare you call me a scumbag?"

Even though he was just teasing her after she accused him of stalking her, he didn't expect her to call him that.

Anger bubbled up within him as he glared at Lora.

"Isn't this what scumbags do?" Lora asked calmly. "You have no reason to get so close to me, Mr Kingsley. Please respect yourself and be more professional."

Ryan's jaw clenched before he stepped away from Lora. He scoffed and replied, "Don't be so full of yourself, Miss Lora."

Lora let out a sigh of relief. With Ryan getting so close, it was hard to keep her hatred in check and she didn't want to expose herself.

"I'm not full of myself but I expect the both of us to act professional and not cross the line," Lora stated firmly.

Ryan frowned but he didn't say anything as he tried to calm down from the embarrassment of being rejected.

"Why did you come back to my office anyway? I'm on my way out," Lora said.

She didn't like how Ryan kept giving her attention. He was dangerous.

Ryan finally remembered why he had returned to Lora's office. He glanced at her and remarked, "The chairman would like to meet our new partner, so I came here to invite you for lunch with him." Lora arched an eyebrow and asked, "Is it a business lunch meeting or...?"

"Of course, it's business. Do you want it to be something else?" Ryan replied, his eyes boring into Lora's hazel ones as a side smirk crossed his lips.

For a moment, he was lost in her captivating eyes. That face would always remind him of what he had lost.

Larisa...

wasn't Larisa and came back to his senses. 'Shit, I need to stop

about the cooperation. I might be the CEO but he's the overall boss." Lora frowned and appeared to be thinking about Ryan's request. 'It has been so long since I

Kingsley had been good to Lora when she was married to Ryan six years ago. After receiving unconditional kindness from him in the past, Lora couldn't refuse the

can spare a few minutes for lunch. Is he already at the

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Chapter 16-Lunch

the restaurant," Ryan replied before leading Lora

her office. She hoped this

with Ryan and enter his car. Jason's eyes narrowed as he watched Ryan's car drive away. Why was Ryan so interested in Lora? It couldn't be only

was part of a prestigious family too, so why would Ryan

something? Jason thought

took out his phone and called someone, saying, "I want you to investigate Ryan and what he's

same time, it didn't take long for

the VIP booth and found Charles waiting

who walked in after Ryan and his eyes widened into saucers. His jaw

son looked disturbed the other day, this woman looks just

she was. Her face reminded him of the young lady who tragically lost her life six years ago. Lora saw the old man's expression and smiled before saying politely, "Good

over his initial shock and a huge smile was plastered on

wanted to meet our new partner and also, to see what the

again before taking a seat next to her. Even though they looked like a couple visiting an elder, their hearts couldn't

and as they

where had you been before your parents found you?"

studying design. They had hired a private investigator who found me

Chapter 16- Lunch

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