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?"

expression suddenly turned serious. He looked into Jason's

rounded at Ryan. He furrowed his eyebrows and exclaimed,

want to know that Lora and

can rely on." Ryan gulped,

this? I don't think she would be happy that you gave up so

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 old with Lora. No matter how much I love her... my journey with her will be ending soon. However, before I leave, I would

file closer to

and opened the file reluctantly. When he saw what was

Are you crazy?" Jason

share. However, I want you to protect the company in my stead. I'm asking you as my brother to take care of

asked, feeling confused. "Aren't you worried

chuckled and replied, "Diane loves freedom... giving her more shares would make her 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 and have a family of

to

as

you might even end up together," Ryan said, clenching his hands

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

the file. He could see that Ryan had already signed the document of

could he easily give him

about this offer. Was

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