Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 266

After hanging up the phone, Christine kept sneaking peeks at me like she was hiding something.

“What are you looking at me for?” I asked, puzzled.

“Do you think” she started, her voice laced with suspicion, “the investor Laura’s setting us up with could be Bryant?”

“Doubt it.”

I shook my head, even though a part of me wasn’t so sure. “He just got out of the hospital. I haven’t heard him or Kevin talking about anything like this lately.”

“Then who could it be?”

Christine was genuinely puzzled.

I didn’t have a clue either, so I simply said, “Well, we’ve already agreed to the dinner Let’s just go and see. RiverCity isn’t that large; if it’s someone we know, it’s bound to come out.”

“Fair point,” Christine agreed.

w outfit and

Later, I changed into a new out

wool coat before heading out to

Marketing Department for years, she had a knack for these social gatherings. When we arrived, a waiter escorted us to

room overlooked the river, offering a stunning view of the city lights reflecting off the water. The atmosphere was tranquil and classy, and the menu boasted authentic local cuisine.

diving into conversation with Christine. “You two are familiar with our guest tonight, right? I’ve got a big project and I’m really looking to collaborate with their group. Put in a good word for me later okay?”

the bush. “Laura, is it the

you lost your mind? You and Ms. Webster just left the Ferguson Group. Why would they want to support a new brand that competes directly

wasn’t the Ferguson Group.

sigh of relief. If it were him, I’d have no choice but to refuse.

out on another investment

overthought it.”

with Bryant to herself, raised an eyebrow and probed, “So, spill the beans. Which company is it?” Laura was surprisingly open. “The RF Group, which just went public on the NYSE last month. Heard

“AFT

mean the one that emerged in New York and built a financial empire in just three years?

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reminder jogged my

for its formidable wealth, having built a business empire in a short span, yet its enigmatic boss remained out of the spotlight.

nodded. “Surprising,

you serious? You’ve got us an investor like that?”

hard. “Is this restaurant classy enough? Who are we meeting?”