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

Kevin said, “Oh, Ms. Ferguson is here, too. You two go ahead.

skillfully dodged Margaret’s question and

disbelief. “Bryant gave you

that I need to report to you,

incident, my feelings toward Margaret were complicated. It was hard to remain

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 me. I never intended to

left me

I’d found in a cake a few days ago Into my

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

me straight to the underground parking,

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Maybach at a glance.

the car, waiting for

rushed into his arms, inhaling his unique scent of