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.

policy alone drew a stark line between the classes, leaving the average Joe

bend, Alaric eyed the woman dressed as one of the club's waitresses, nodding in approval yet double-checking, "You

"I do."

a chill in her demeanor, "To stay by Mr.

words, to become Mr. Ferguson's

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

side, aware

home, her mom was all she had, battling heart disease

mom's condition

her

on trees Alaric approached her during these

diret

the man rumored to shake RiverCity with a mere stomp of

clinging to her morals and doubting her allure to a man of such

Alaric seemed confident, urging her

she knocked and entered the dimly lit private

other rooms, this one was subdued. Without seeing faces, she

so commanding and sharp, made it clear he

barely acknowledging her, "Just leave

"Okay."

moment she spoke, Steven paused, sharply turning to