Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 29- An explosion +25 BONUS

Lora arrived at the Davis & Co. JJewelry Company, ready to forge ahead and grow the company that her dear father entrusted to her. She had just stepped out of her car when a familiar voice called out to her. Lora...

Lora turned around and found Ryan looking at her with a wistful look on his face. She frowned and placed her car keys in her branded handbag.

That morning, she wore a short white skirt and a statement-making jacket which were complemented by white pointed stiletto shoes. Her hair was pulled up into a neat ponytail and it accentuated her beautiful facial features "Mr Kingsley, what are you doing at my company this early morning?" She asked.

I've been calling you several times but my calls went unanswered. Lora... I mean, Miss Davis, let's talk," Ryan remarked.

"There's nothing to talk about, Mr Kingsley. I thought I made it clear last time: Our partnership is over," Lora replied coldly. She was determined to cut Ryan completely out of her life.

The last few days hau proved just how deadly getting involved with him was back then and now. She didn't want history to repeat itself.

Ryan got closer, ignoring Lora's coldness towards himself. He said, "You only decided on your own, Miss Davis. I didn't agree to end our cooperation."

Lora furrowed her eyebrows. She replied, "I don't need to ask for your permission and after what happened, I want nothing to do with you or your company. Can you please stop harassing me?"

Ryan's jaw tightened. He remarked, "Our cooperation hasn't ended. You only completed the design draft and without the final product, we can't put it out on the market."

my problem, is it?" Lora questioned,

You see, Miss Davis, as the designer, you need to be present to ensure production is conducted in line with your design and no

She asked, "What are you up to, Mr Kingsley? I've already fulfilled my part of the deal and created not one, but

to walk away but

"Wait.."

glanced at Lora... her hand was just as warm and soft as Larisa's. His heart began to race like a galloping horse as a complicated feeling crept into him. Lora quickly pulled her hand out of Ryan's hand like it was made out of hot coal. She said sternly,

touching me next time, Mr Kingsley. We are not that close," " Chapter 29-

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before saying, "Look... we already started this. I need you to come with me to the warehouse to check the raw materials... you indicated that special stones are to be used for your designs, so I need you to check

her, so she needed to ensure the quality wouldn't be compromised in any way. Moreover, Ryan didn't know who she was and she couldn't avoid him

glanced at Ryan and relented, "Fine. Let's go to

agreed, a small barely-there

the warehouse. Ryan led Lora into

Lora as

distance and Lora suddenly screamed and crouched

fear evident in her eyes. She began to shiver and breathe heavily, her heart pounding so hard she could hear it in her ears. Ryan crouched down and pulled her into his arms. He held her close and said, "Hey... I'm here, don't be afraid. Nothing will happen to