The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 171

Nancy looked up, her mood instantly souring, as she spotted Cyrus and Sarah approaching. Judson, standing beside her, shared her sentiment, his eyes filled with disdain. "Great, just when you thought your day couldn't get worse," he muttered. "Running into them is like stepping in something unpleasant on the sidewalk."

Nancy silently agreed, feeling her good mood evaporate at the sight of them.

Cyrus, oblivious to Judson's comment, was making his way over, intent on speaking to Nancy. But Judson swiftly stepped in front of her, his tall frame acting as an unwavering barrier.

"Move aside," Cyrus demanded, his expression turning icy.

Anyone else might have backed down, but Judson wasn't just anyone. He met Cyrus' gaze with a smirk that was anything but friendly. "You think you deserve that?" he replied, his voice dripping with sarcasm. The tension between them was palpable, like the crackle of a bonfire ready to ignite.

twisted mix of envy and frustration. She masked it with a feigned innocence, addressing Nancy, "Ms. Gonzalez, I know you saw Cyrus taking me house hunting, and it upset you. That's why you

Cyrus and I are just friends," she added, her

sharp quip, "And your relationship with him matters to

clear and mocking, leaving Sarah momentarily

a bit resigned. "Nancy, if you weren't upset, you wouldn't be here. Don't tell me you came to buy a house; you can't afford these

Ms. Gonzalez, I know you made quite a bit from The Sandro Group, but these houses

condescension was unmistakable. "You probably didn't even know you needed an appointment, did

your business.

stare unnerved her. She had

she addressed Cyrus, tinged with a hint of derision. "Cyrus, don't flatter yourself.

that, she took Judson's hand and turned away. "Let's