Chapter 221

It was the first time I’d encountered someone who seemed to have “money” as every other word out of their mouth, a real–life rich kid cliché

“Forget it, then. I ask around,” I said, turning on my heel and heading back inside.

Just as I got home, Christine emerged from one of the private rooms, her eyes slightly red. She’d been crying.

“Let’s go home,” she said.

“Did you get everything sorted out?”

I put Christine’s coat over her shoulders as she sniffled, her gaze clearing up. “Yeah. It’s none of m

marries for alliance.”

I admired her ability to let go so decisively

was at the wheel. My phone rang. It

moment of hesitation, he asked, “Jane, you were with

didn’t deny it. “Yes, that was me. How

whether

me under wraps. Even Bryant had only asked about my shoes, and even then, he was unsure. Yet, Mark had figured

over the phone, “Wonder why Bryant

bit,” I admitted.

“So, at most, he’d suspect something between you and me, but he wouldn’t think to guess someone like Gregory, a stranger.”

“You’re

there was more to it. It seemed Bryant didn’t care about me. Who I was with didn’t matter

pause, Mark’s tone softened, almost

practically strangers, Just met a few times,” I clarified, not wanting to hide anything. Then, seizing the opportunity, I asked, “So, why

a sort of internship. The Myers family wants to set up a branch in RiverCity, and she’s

without holding back, “As for Gregory, he’s the Ford family’s golden boy, the sole heir. He’s a bit flamboyant and

“So, the Myers and the Ford

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