Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 149~ A promise

Jason stepped into the private room and found Ryan seated at the table. He was in casual clothes and his slightly pale face was illuminated by the soft glow from the chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

"Is it ok for you to be out like this?" Jason asked as he took a seat.

It was a bit awkward to meet Ryan like this. They had never had a decent conversation and with what happened with Lora, the air around them was a bit tense.

"It's ok... but I can't be out for long hours. I'm more likely to get sick if I receive many visitors but being in the open like this is ok," Ryan responded.

Jason's eyebrows furrowed and a complicated feeling coursed through him. He glanced at Ryan and asked, "Why did you want to meet me?"

Ryan suddenly smirked and asked, "Can't I ask to meet my little brother?"

Jason scoffed. He replied, "We both know we are not that close."

An awkward silence fell between them.

After a few seconds, Ryan reached for a file that was on his lap. He placed it on the table and pushed it towards Jason.

Jason glanced at the file, confusion flickering through his eyes. He looked at Ryan and asked, "What is this?"

serious. He looked into

He furrowed his

shot. I want to know that Lora and my children will be

rely on." Ryan gulped, his throat burning from the painful words. "I want you to take care of my family for me..." Silence fell upon them as Jason

know you're doing this? I don't think she would be happy that you

don't want to give up but I have to be realistic too," Ryan said. His heart tightened in his chest as he added, "I have to accept that I'm not meant to grow

the file closer to

opened the file reluctantly. When he saw what was

your shares? Are you crazy?" Jason

will each get a share. However, I want you to protect the company in my stead. I'm asking you

Diane?" Jason asked, feeling confused. "Aren't you worried that my mother

a candidate for the CEO position. She wouldn't want to be tied down like that... she will be there for my family too but she will get married one day

my family to

as

you love Lora, you might even end up together," Ryan said,

in pain, but making sure Lora was loved and protected while

see that

he easily give him everything like

didn't know what to think about this offer. Was Ryan testing

few seconds, Jason looked at Ryan and asked, "Don't you hate me? My mother made your life difficult and I began to fight you for the CEO position. Why would you entrust me with your family and the