Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 503



Then, with a nonchalant stretch, he gulped down the last of his coffee, slammed the mug on the table, and declared, "Well, Ms. Webster, you'd better keep that backdoor open for me. If things go south, I'm coming back to crash with you."

"Uncle!" Off to the side, Ike, who was sipping on his hot chocolate, gave him a reproachful look, pouting, "Don't you have work today?"

Gregory's face softened momentarily before shooting Ike a sharp glance, "Little brat, tired of me already?"

Ike huffed, "When you're here, Jane's all yours!"

And with that, Gregory was effectively chased out.

After seeing Gregory into the elevator, the little tyke clambered up to me, planting a wet kiss on my cheek, "Jane, who do you love more, me or Uncle?"

I couldn't help but laugh, "I love you, of course."

But I love your uncle more. I thought.

The night was serene, and the top-tier RiverCity Club basked in its tranquility amidst a bustling neighborhood. Membership was exclusive, and a card could set you back a sum in the six figures.

This hefty price tag was just for entry rights; everything else was on the tab. And forget about transferring or cancelling your membership.

alone drew a stark line between the classes, leaving the average Joe to only dream

of the club's waitresses, nodding in approval yet double-checking, "You remember what

"I do."

there was a chill in her

other words, to

Pull it off, and I'll cover your mom's medical bills. Or, if Mr. Ferguson takes a liking, you'll want for nothing. But fail, and well, you know

hands trembled slightly by her side, aware she had no

was all she had, battling heart disease without

her mom's condition

turned her days to

money didn't grow on trees Alaric approached her during these Content belongs

diret

to shake RiverCity with a mere stomp of

to a man of such

urging her to

tray, she knocked and entered the dimly lit private room Alaric

was subdued. Without seeing faces, she could tell

sharp, made it

"Just leave

"Okay."

moment she spoke, Steven paused, sharply