Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 570

Chapter 570

In one swift move, Gregory had proven his mettle.

Mark was sent flying, crashing into a table and scattering cups of coffee everywhere.

The waiter rushed over, but Lucius was already on his feet, handling the payment through his phone app.

"You think you can lay hands on my people?" Gregory's voice was laced with an unspoken threat, the air around him charged with tension.

Cradled in Gregory's arms, I was still reeling from the shock, my heart pounding against my chest. It was clear Gregory had no love lost for Mark, and now, with Mark's true colors showing, his anger was palpable.

"What do you want?" Gregory challenged, his stance defensive yet ready for another round if necessary.

Mark slowly got to his feet, wiping the blood from his lip. A self-mocking smile played on his lips, and though the atmosphere turned heavy, he offered no answer to Gregory's question, his gaze fixed on me instead.

"Jane, think over what I said, alright?"

"Greg..."

left me unsettled, my heart still racing. Taking a

"Alright."

and I turned to leave,

you want the antidote? If you don't get it, your grandma will die. Didn't you say how important your grandma is to you, how well she treated you, entrusting the

Gregory's hand

gently pried my clenched hand open, massaging it soothingly as

"Of course."

was solid. In this world,

decided it was best to stay back and let him handle things,

the

Mark, once steadfast and

Gregory's actions, I

escort me to

café had been reserved by Mark, ensuring privacy for what was to

mix of threats and persuasion, ensuring the staff stayed out of the way. After

After

who suffer, though compensation was duly

harbored the desire to confront Mark, restrained only by his concern for me.