Chapter 66

“He won’t hurt Margaret,” I said, shaking my head with a mix of resolve and resignation.

That would only happen if he ever found out the real reason behind his mother’s death. Maybe then, just maybe, he’d change his attitude towards Margaret.

But until that day, it seemed nearly impossible.

Speaking of which, it baffled me why Timothy never spilled the beans to Bryant. I guess a trip back to the Ferguson Mansion was overdue to finally get some answers.

Near the end of lunch, I steered the conversation back on track, “By the way, Chris, did you manage to snag those concert tickets?”

Christine had far more connections within the company than I did.

When the concert was announced, I immediately asked her to help me get tickets.

Christine pointed upwards, rolling her eyes, “For some reason, this time tickets are exclusively available through the CEO’s office. Everyone got just one; no extras.”

“Only from the CEO’s office?”

“Yeah. If you really want them, why not ask Bryant while he’s trying to win you over? He could probably get you as many as you want.”

“I’d rather not.”

Keeping a clear boundary between Bryant and me seemed for the best.

Though, that was merely my side of things.

No sooner had I returned to my office than Bryant’s call came through.

to the window to answer, greeted by his magnetic

night? Want to

extra tickets, huh?”

to ask, but if it was offered, I had to consider Linda.

“Yes.”

get two tickets?” Linda would likely want to bring a friend; better safe than sorry.

them

“Alright.”

“And you?”

“What?”

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Chapter 66

two of your questions. You haven’t answered any of mine,” he

I replied softly.

loved back were underscored by Eason’s

goodbye, a respectful and graceful end

it had been in our earlier days. Rekindling a relationship isn’t as

kept him busy, often out

and return

startled awake by incessant doorbell ringing. Peering through the peephole, I saw Kevin struggling to support a tall, imposing figure: Bryant.

were half-closed, a bit dazed, but his jawline was as sharp as ever, emitting an

he been

“Had

you’ve been avoiding alcohol lately, so

one drink tonight

a

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