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.

other

shot him a glare, then looked apologetically at Mark. “He’s

it’s a joke or

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

what

in a tailored black suit, flaunted a broad-shouldered figure as

he didn’t slow down or hesitate, but gripped

room for

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

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happened so fast, it seemed like my

was whisked around a corner, Mark disappearing from my

world are you doing…”

a private room door, dragging

I found myself pinned

I met his mocking gaze, his lips curled in

felt suffocated, and helpless, “You’re insecure, so you

too.”

“Insecure about what?”

“You know exactly.”

threw his words right back at him.

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