Chapter 42

Sullivan smirked with a hint of sarcasm, “Quite the appetitel Aren’t you worried about biting off more than you c

can chaw?“

Megan retorted with a cold laugh. Whether I can handle it or not is my own business! I want the full two million for pulling this off for

you

Sullivan’s eyes narrowed, “And what if the project falls through?”

The smile on Meann’s face faded. “That would simply mean you weren’t up to the task.”

No one had ever challenged him so brazenly before. Sullivan found it amusing. He leaned in, whispering in Megan’s ear, “It seems I mist secure this project after all, otherwise my dear Mrs. Lowry might think I’m not capable enough”

His proximity and the masculine scent that enveloped her sent a shiver down her spine.

Megan pushed him away, “Aren’t we supposed to be talking business? Cut the sleaze!”

She was still put off by the events of that night.

A disloyal husband always brought to mind images of infidelity, which were repulsive just to think about.

As they got out of the car Sullivan caught her wrist.

her imitation, “I get in touch with Mrs. Lambert first thing in the morning! But only if the two million is in the

closely before saying, “I can write you that check right

his

Don’t trust me?”

gazing into the dark night ahead, “After dealing with someone like you for

two.”

Even though they

were parting ways. Megan

felt a tinge of regret. Regret for having trusted the wrong person the first time around.

and as he did, he

had brought up Cressida with Megan. He didn’t know if this counted as an explanation.

indifferently, “I know she’s in Borough City, working at the same hospital as my father.

into her eyes as if trying to discern her true

even more detached, “The whole town knows about it,

t, no

d

snoop around.

wind blew as she stepped

moving further and further away from Sullivan with each step.

in her hand, the pressure

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