Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 121

Word had gotten around that Sullivan was spending a lot of time with Cressida, and it had reached Cora’s ears.

She remembered Sullivan’s last attentive visit and grew concerned for Megan, so she made a point to invite her out for a coffee–just the two of them.

Cora sneered, “Heard she’s not long for this world! Her kind isn’t even worthy of the phrase ‘beauty cursed with an early demise.”

After a pause, Cora quizzed Megan, “What’s your game plan?”

Deep down, Cora was old–fashioned, believing that if you can’t keep a man’s heart, you might as well have a hold on his wallet. In her eyes, the best move was to have a child and secure the Mrs. Lowry title.

Megan looked down, idly stirring her coffee.

Truth be told, Sullivan wanted a child, too, but Megan did not.

She was now sober to the reality that she held two percent of the Lowry Group’s shares, ensuring a comfortable life ahead without the need to toil away. Why bring a child into the world to forever be tied to Sullivan in a marriage of resentment?

The thought of leaving had taken root in her. But it would require careful planning, as Sullivan clearly wasn’t ready to let go.

silent for a long time, which made Cora anxious. “Megan, say something! Tell me,

“He’s busy grieving for his darling. How could he have time for

her eyes glistened

tougher times before; this is

felt both relieved and pained. She took Megan’s hand.

mentioned having booked the most luxurious restaurant for a candlelit dinner, already arranged with Sullivan

knew all too well that this romantic dinner was not a date between

had turned to ash for

anniversary of

tier restaurant. Tonight, she had spent a fortune to reserve the entire place, charging it

exquisite attire, adorned with her most

face was etched

someone, “Mr. Lowry is still in a meeting and

her gaze fixed

seeing Sullivan by Cressida’s sickbest the felt it was a pity. Sullivan was just a step away from happiness, yet he had let it slip