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.

between the classes, leaving the average Joe to

woman dressed as one of the club's waitresses, nodding in approval yet double-checking, "You remember what you're here for,

"I do."

yet there was a chill in her demeanor, "To stay by Mr. Ferguson's

words, to become

medical bills. Or, if Mr. Ferguson takes a liking, you'll want for nothing.

aware she had no other choice, "I'm going

all she had, battling heart

her mom's condition

her

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

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mission was to seduce the man rumored to shake RiverCity

morals and doubting her allure to a man of such

Alaric seemed confident, urging her

knocked and entered the dimly lit private room Alaric had

rooms, this one was subdued. Without seeing faces, she could tell which

sharp, made it clear he was no ordinary

her, "Just leave

"Okay."

moment she spoke, Steven paused, sharply turning to