When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 89

I paused for a moment before saying, “Maybe so.”

We were both adults, and at this place in our relationship, we understood each other’s actions all too well.

But I didn’t want to put up with his blowing hot and cold. I got no time for that.

If we couldn’t click, then it was best we each went our own way. That was the best choice. Tonight, we didn’t gather for drinks, but for a poker night.

As we reached the private room’s door, I suddenly needed to use the restroom. I told Christine and the others, and headed off.

After taking care of business, just as I rounded the corner from the restroom, I bumped into Mark.

He had just seen me too, raising his eyebrows with a smile, “I saw your name Ferguson Group’s competition list. Looking forward to working together.”

on the

Feeling a bit sheepish, I smiled back, “Mark, it’s just an opportunity to compete, whether I

can…

I was cut off mid-sentence when suddenly a hand clamped down on my shoulder from behind, pulling me close with force.

Mark with a smirk that didn’t reach

a habit of picking other guys’ wives

glare, then looked apologetically at

know if it’s a joke or

dropped this line, his hand sliding from my shoulder to my arm, pulling me in the opposite

what are you

a broad-shouldered figure as he took long strides. His presence was intimidating,

slow down or hesitate, but gripped me even tighter,

room for

relay a message to Christine, but I met Mark’s cold, deep gaze instead. Then, in a blink, he was looking at me

Chapter 89

happened so fast, it seemed like

anything, I was whisked around a corner, Mark disappearing from

What in the world are

pushed open a private room door, dragging me in

moment, I found myself pinned against the

his mocking gaze, his lips

felt suffocated, and helpless, “You’re insecure,

too.”

scoffed, “Insecure about

“You know exactly.”