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.”

grew more shocked. “Isn’t she Bella’s daughter? Why would she do something like. impersonation…”

asking you to find out, aren’t

“…Alright.”

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

frowned. “Her agent?”

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nodded. “That’s

his cigarette ash. “Then think of

of what

frustration. “You want me to deal

ways of talking. Isn’t

And

“Deal.“”

was generous. “I’ll cover your travel expenses

“Thanks, boss!”

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

therapist was a friend of hers, though not a close one.

mention, Gregory extinguished his cigarette. “Mostly stable.”

provoke him, like she did last night,

nothing happened between you and Jane

“…Not really.”

kissed him. Does

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

creating a stark

breathed

was enough to kindle all his

in the end, he

was afraid she’d regret

her willing.

and body, utterly and willingly

hesitation, prodded further, “Didn’t you take the chance last night to ask her what she’s been

moment, seeing her in such discomfort

was completely focused on suppressing his own desires, almost choking