Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 7

Since he had shown who mattered more to him between me and Margaret, there was no reason for me to keep it a secret any longer.

“What kind of surprise?” Bryant’s curiosity was piqued, and he wanted to know

immediately.

“I’ll tell you after work. Wait for me!” I tiptoed for a quick kiss on his lips, then turned away, leaving him standing there.

After Bryant left, I finally managed to focus on my design drafts. I had no idea how long it had been before someone knocked on my office door again.

“Come in,” I said, without looking up.

Margaret’s gentle voice came through.

admitted because I hated

expression turned awkward for a moment, but she plowed ahead. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to. I just found out that the Director position of the Design Department was supposed to be

I said

had already compensated me: l’couldn’t make as much working my whole life as a design director as I could owning ten percent of the

and relaxed demeanor surprised

bothers you, let me know, and I can switch departments. I don’t want

you,’ she said, settling onto the sofa comfortably.

upset. You can stay in the

‘Please, just s

making a fuss. I thought, fearing the company would go under befor could enjoy my shares