Lost Me Gained Regret

"Graduated from a top university, really impressive resume," the assistant remarked.

But what he didn't realize was that he had only uncovered Jane's domestic resume.

Alaric was unimpressed. "What's the use of a resume? The Ferguson family has a long-standing legacy. Do we really need a wife's resume to boost our image?"

The assistant speculated, "Maybe Mr. Ferguson just likes her type?"

Men have their preferences, after all. Some like red roses, others prefer gardenias.

This got Alaric thinking as he flipped through the files, "She's in Vista Town now, right?"

"Yes."

"Let's go, then."

Alaric grabbed his car keys and stood up, ready to rush out the door. Every minute wasted was a minute closer to losing the project to a competitor, and he was determined to win.

"Mr. Alaric," the assistant hesitated, "the people there... we can't afford to offend them either."

Alaric paused, "What do you mean?"

founder of Janedream. And he wasn't going to do anything drastic, just persuade or possibly coerce

phone with a new message, "Do you know who owns the house Jane is staying in Vista

"Who?"

frustration, "A Ford? Wasn't he supposed to be dead two years ago? Even if Jane had something to do with him, am I supposed to be scared of a dead man?"

darkened, "What? Is this

seems reliable; it came from

he asked, "So... maybe we shouldn't

"Let's go!"

eyes,

living arrangements can be

like Ford isn't

the family as Mrs. Ferguson would surely be

...

I shared this with Bella,

surprised. But having

of tough times,

regained her composure.

father has been treating you poorly