Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 54

Megan bit her lip, a wave of determination cresting within her “I want to talk about Cora”

Sullivan’s voice was a shade colder when he replied, “Do you now? Well, come to my office then ”

The line went dead before she could muster a response

The late–autumn streets were biting, a chill that seemed to seep into her very bones.

This was the meal Sullivan

Those moments of tenderness in days past were merely lures to bring her back into the fold. And once they proved ineffective, he’d shed that facade to reveal his true nature–callous and distant.

Megan pocketed her phone without hesitation and boarded the next bus, transferring twice before arriving at the towering edifice of the Lowry Group.

The employees knew her face and recognized her as Mrs. Lowry, but they also whispered of her tamished status within the Lowry empire

Bianca descended the sleek marble staircase to greet her.

far from warm. “Mr.

to the violin resting like a treasured relic in the bookcase

thought,

may not be aware, but four years ago, Mr. Lowry considered marrying her.

up, her smile held a hint of malice. “But you see, Mr. Lowry’s mother found Cressida lacking, not fit to

words hung heavy, disregarding Megan

“And you, Bianca? Would Sullivan’s mother approve

faltered, caught off guard.

managed a bittersweet smile, how could she

longing gaze was often undisguised. Megan was no fool and saw the

finally returned to the company, stepping through the door to find Megan silhouetted against the window, watching the sun dip below

she tumed

a moment before instructing Bianca, “Leave us. No visitors today, no exceptions.”

gone, Sullivan closed the distance to his desk and settled into his chair. His fingers deftly loosened his tie, seeking comfort before fixing his attention back on Megan, “What

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