Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 446

On the other end of the line, Edith instantly knew something was off the moment she

heard the news.

Raising an eyebrow with intrigue, she teased, “What’s that supposed to mean? Who’s been wearing that robe? Come on, bro, spill the beans or else…”

Gregory, utterly unfazed, didn’t even bother to look up. “Or else what?”

Edith smirked. “I’ll hop on the next flight home and take my son with me.”

Stripping him of his backup, she was playing hardball.

Putting his work aside, Gregory lit a cigarette and inhaled deeply. “Jane was here last night.”

Edith gasped. “That’s quick progress, isn’t it?”

Already in bathrobes!

“Bullcrap.”

Gregory cursed with a laugh, then got back on track. “She was drugged, almost certainly by Bella’s daughter.”

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He had made a few calls right after Jane had left the previous night to check the guest listy of the party.

It was a who’s who of the entertainment world, and the only person Jane knew there was Bella.

Bella’s care for Jane seemed genuine.

The only possible culprit left was Summer.

“Bella’s daughter?”

Edith puzzled. “Does she have a beef with Jane?”

“Two years ago, the fake that Dorothy Myers brought in to replace Lilliana? That was her.”

“Isn’t she Bella’s daughter? Why

to find out,

“…Alright.”

back to business: “Bella’s a tough nut to crack. Rumor has it, only her close

Gregory frowned. “Her

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nodded. “That’s

ash. “Then think of something.”

of what exactly?”

want me to deal with

talking. Isn’t this your forte?”

see. And don’t forget, this

“Deal.“”

was generous. “I’ll cover your travel expenses

“Thanks, boss!”

grew contemplative, cautiously probing, “How’s your mood been

of hers,

Gregory extinguished his cigarette. “Mostly stable.”

him, like she did last night, he

this, Edith ventured, “So, nothing happened between you and Jane last

“…Not really.”

kissed him. Does

his embrace, whispering softly as she drew herself up to kiss him.

stark contrast against her

way she breathed in his arms…

one glance was enough to

he had

afraid she’d regret it once

wanted her willing.

and body, utterly and willingly

prodded further, “Didn’t you take the chance last night

that moment, seeing her in such discomfort Gregory had

own desires, almost choking himself in the