Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 40- A kiss

Ryan had met his friend Adan to have a couple of drinks. He took that moment to ask about how the nvestigation was coming along.

Adan shook his ne and said, "Something feels fishy, bro. My men are good at finding out things... but

his particular case has been difficult. We haven't gotten any more news since last time."

Ryan narrowed his eyes. He recalled how Lora reacted each time he got close to her... it was almost like she was hiding something and was afraid he would find out.

He took a sip of his wine and remarked, "Keep looking. Pump in more money if possible. I want to know everything there is to know about Lora Davis."

Adan nodded, knowing this was important to his friend. He took out his phone and began to scroll through his social media when he came across a piece of news. His eyes widened in shock. "Oh shit."

Ryan glanced at him lazily and asked, "What is it? One of your women again?".

"No, man... I don't know if I should show you this," Adan remarked.

"Why? Does it have anything to do with me?" Ryan asked.

Adan glanced at Ryan and showed him his phone screen before saying, "It seems Miss L is in love."

Ryan's heart skipped a beat.

He looked at the phone and read the news. It said not only was Miss L at the peak of her career, but she was also in love.

Beneath the caption was a picture of Jason kissing Lora. From the angle at which the picture was taken, it looked like they were a very loving couple who met after a long day's work and showered each other with sweet kisses.

A strong surge of jealousy rushed through Ryan, he wound up dropping his wine glass, not caring that it shattered to pieces on the floor.

He grabbed Adan's phone and read the article. It said that Jason had proposed to date Lora and the woman readily agreed. Who wouldn't agree when the man was so upfront and open about it?

was proud of them and could

the phone and Adan said,

cussed and ran

heart hurt so much? He was filled with so many conflicting feelings that he couldn't understand.

He furrowed his eyebrows when he saw that it was

it?" He

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apologised to Lora in public, hoping that it would help increase the company's reputation. Please forgive me, Ryan. I didn't think when I stole Lora's work. I was desperate but now, I'm willing to do anything to make things right,"

Ivy, so he agreed to

Ivy smiled and thought.

engagement to the media and the day of

thought about how Lora had just agreed

do you really love that man?' Ryan mused in his mind, clenching his hands

visit your family before our

to the present but

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answered, "I've been very busy lately, trying to deal with the aftermath of the scandal. Our engagement ceremony will be

the call before Ivy could continue, his mind reeling with several thoughts. He couldn't shake off the image of

fierce that it could start a forest fire. He got to his feet

the club.

driven to Lora's apartment building. Lora had filled in her personal details when they had a partnership and Ryan had a photographic memory... he could still remember her

to sleep when

collector and she sighed. Rolling her eyes, she answered, "Hello, Mr. Kingsley, why are you calling me at this time of

and cut the call, leaving ho room

eyes. What did Ryan want with her

through with his threat and come to her apartment, so she left the house and

of any emotion. When