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.

a habit of picking other guys’ wives for collaborations?”

glare, then looked apologetically at Mark. “He’s joking,

a

my shoulder to my arm, pulling me in the opposite

snapped, “Bryant, what are

figure

or hesitate, but

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.

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so fast, it seemed like my imagination.

whisked around a corner, Mark disappearing

What in the world are

a private room door, dragging

the next moment, I found myself pinned against the ornate wooden

I met his mocking gaze, his lips curled in derision,

helpless, “You’re insecure, so you assume everyone else has

too.”

scoffed, “Insecure about

“You know exactly.”

words right back at him.

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