When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 8

I mean, maybe it was just me being oversensitive, or not, but her words really hit a nerve.

It felt like Margaret was implying she was closer to Bryant as if she was the real queen bee of the Ferguson Group.

“Director Webster.” Noticing the door ajar, Kevin gave a symbolic knock before stepping in and handing me a document. “Here’s the agreement, two copies. Mr. Ferguson has signed. Just sign your copy and keep it.”

Bryant was always quick to act.

“Okay.” I quickly went through the document, signed my name with a flourish, and handed a copy back to Kevin with a polite smile. “Thanks for your efforts.”

“Is this a share transfer agreement?” Margaret seemed to glimpse the document cover.

Out of my sight, her previously calm and elegant demeanor shattered, her nails digging into her flesh.

Looking

is here, too. You two go ahead.

Margaret’s question

mixed with disbelief.

think this is something that I need

my feelings toward Margaret were complicated. It was hard

feel like you’re harboring animosity toward me.” Margaret stood up, looking helpless. “I don’t know if it’s about the necklace or this job position, but please believe

frankness left me feeling

I’d found in a cake a few days

imagining his reaction, thinking of the new life growing inside me, my steps quickened with excitement. I couldn’t wait to

me straight to the underground parking, where I found the

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Maybach at a glance.

against the car, waiting

rushed into his arms, inhaling his unique scent of woody