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.

of picking other guys’ wives

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

know if it’s a

this line, his hand sliding from my shoulder to my arm, pulling me in the opposite

snapped, “Bryant, what are you doing?”

tailored black suit, flaunted a broad-shouldered figure as he took long strides. His presence was intimidating,

down or hesitate, but gripped me

free. no room

him, turning back in hopes Mark would relay a message to Christine, but I met Mark’s cold, deep gaze instead. Then, in a blink, he was looking at me softly

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it seemed like my

say anything, I was whisked around a corner, Mark disappearing

world are you doing…”

private room door, dragging

next moment, I found myself pinned against

gaze, his lips curled in derision,

so you

too.”

“Insecure about

“You know exactly.”

words right back

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