Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 89

I paused for a moment before saying, “Maybe so.”

We were both adults, and at this place in our relationship, we understood each other’s actions all too well.

But I didn’t want to put up with his blowing hot and cold. I got no time for that.

If we couldn’t click, then it was best we each went our own way. That was the best choice. Tonight, we didn’t gather for drinks, but for a poker night.

As we reached the private room’s door, I suddenly needed to use the restroom. I told Christine and the others, and headed off.

After taking care of business, just as I rounded the corner from the restroom, I bumped into Mark.

He had just seen me too, raising his eyebrows with a smile, “I saw your name Ferguson Group’s competition list. Looking forward to working together.”

on the

Feeling a bit sheepish, I smiled back, “Mark, it’s just an opportunity to compete, whether I

can…

I was cut off mid-sentence when suddenly a hand clamped down on my shoulder from behind, pulling me close with force.

Bryant glared at Mark with a smirk that didn’t reach his eyes.

picking other guys’ wives for

him a glare, then looked apologetically at Mark. “He’s joking, Mark Don’t take it

if it’s a joke or

line, his hand sliding from my shoulder

what are

broad-shouldered figure as

slow down or hesitate, but

free. no room for me

after him, turning back in hopes Mark would relay a message to Christine, but I met Mark’s cold, deep gaze instead. Then, in a

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fast, it seemed

I was whisked around a corner,

What in the world are you doing…”

private room door, dragging me in with

I found myself pinned against

up, I met his mocking gaze, his lips curled in derision, “Missing

helpless, “You’re insecure, so you assume

too.”

scoffed, “Insecure about what?”

“You know exactly.”

threw his words right back at him.