Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 139

Chapter 139

Hearing this, Allen’s face went through a rapid palette of emotions, ending up with a shade that screamed trouble. “Well, well… we’re all family here, right?” he stammered, “No need to keep tabs like this.”

Bryant, cool as a cucumber, laid on the charm thick, “Oh, but there is, Uncle. Gratitude is owed where gratitude is due. Don’t be shy about asking for it. Setting aside the financial help she’s given over the years, raising her must have cost a pretty penny, at least ten grand, right? So, I figure I owe you a hundred million.”

“The thing is… the thing is…”

Allen’s face was a live show of colors, finally settling on a dee, red. “Seriously, after all these years, how could I possibly keep track of all this?”

“No trouble at all. Which bank are you with? I’ll make a call, and we’ll have it sorted in minutes,” Bryant said, pretending to reach for his phone.

Allen, terrified, practically lunged at Bryant, pleading. “Mr. Ferguson, no need to check, really!”

He was petrified Bryant would uncover the truth about how he had almost maltreated me and cause him trouble. His guilt was written all over his face.

“What’s wrong?”

Jane was being ungrateful? Now that we want to repay you generously, you’re

“Who needs a hundred million? If you really want to give something, a million and a half

block a few times in the business world, and I don’t like unclear deals. You want money, fine, but bring me

with a deliberate slowness, “Or are you saying, you’ve just been

that

of his skin but was too afraid of Bryant to raise his voice, “If I hadn’t spent money on her, how could she

“Why couldn’t she?”

came from the doorway. Aunt Cheryl, supported by a nurse, entered, “Did you ever spend money on Jane? She went to public school, came

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flicker of sympathy crossing his face,

it was just

“I raised her, and now I owe her?”

did you do with It? Haven’t forgotten, have you?” Allen, after a moment’s

and remorse, “Your parents must have foreseen the company’s crisis and let that half a million with me, in case something happened, to take care of you. But