Chapter 8

I mean, maybe it was just me being oversensitive, or not, but her words really hit a nerve.

It felt like Margaret was implying she was closer to Bryant as if she was the real queen bee of the Ferguson Group.

“Director Webster.” Noticing the door ajar, Kevin gave a symbolic knock before stepping in and handing me a document. “Here’s the agreement, two copies. Mr. Ferguson has signed. Just sign your copy and keep it.”

Bryant was always quick to act.

“Okay.” I quickly went through the document, signed my name with a flourish, and handed a copy back to Kevin with a polite smile. “Thanks for your efforts.”

“Is this a share transfer agreement?” Margaret seemed to glimpse the document cover.

Out of my sight, her previously calm and elegant demeanor shattered, her nails digging into her flesh.

Looking

surprised, Kevin said, “Oh, Ms. Ferguson is here, too. You two go ahead. I’ll head upstairs to report back to Mr. Ferguson.”

skillfully dodged Margaret’s question and made a swift

eyes mixed with disbelief.

I don’t think this is something that I need to

Margaret were complicated.

looking helpless. “I don’t know if it’s about the necklace or this job position,

left me feeling

the pregnancy test I’d found in a cake

tell Bryant he would be a father. We were going to have a baby. While imagining his reaction, thinking of the new life growing inside me, my steps quickened with excitement. I

me straight to the underground parking, where I found the black

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a

car, waiting for me.

of woody freshness.

uncomfortable and stepped back. “Let’s get in

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