Chapter 83

I couldn’t help but laugh.

Bryant was going to take responsibility?

Why was she here bothering me? She should be chasing after Bryant.

Margaret caressed her belly, saying proudly, “You better speed up the divorce proceedings.

I don’t want any delays in getting my baby registered.”

“Well, you might want to hurry Bryant along then.”

The corporate tower’s aircon system kept the air warm all year round. I took off my coat, hung it up, and picked up the watering can to tend to the row of plants by the

floor-to-ceiling window.

Since Bryant wasn’t keen on drawing clear lines, I wasn’t in any rush either.

Margaret can keep pestering him.

Margaret scoffed, “Don’t play this game with me, acting all indifferent on one hand and yet clinging to Bryant on the other.”

“I get it, Jane. You’re an orphan, latching onto the Ferguson family tree for security and comfort. It’s human nature.”

“But as a woman, you should have some dignity.”

lightly, “Don’t make a

frowned, “…We’ve met several times before. Why are you

Margaret huffed and stood up

untouchable just because you have that old man backing you. You’re just waiting for his grand eightieth birthday to pass, but I wonder what excuse you’ll have then

“Are you done?”

“What?”

you’re done,

pointed towards the office door.

to see me out. What about the

Don’t you want to

are only two spots available. You’re

1/2

“Of course.”

of benevolence. “One for me, one for you.

along until she gestured

over, “Here, the requirements for the competition. Take a look. The submission deadline

to the

entries should be submitted directly

entry over to

were on

your design, do you? That’s hilarious. Have you ever heard of a director copying. from

if you

you go.”

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