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.

with a smirk that didn’t reach

of picking other guys’ wives

looked apologetically at Mark. “He’s

know if it’s a joke

hand sliding from my shoulder to my arm, pulling me in the opposite

“Bryant, what

out in a tailored black suit, flaunted a broad-shouldered figure as he took long strides. His

he didn’t slow down or hesitate, but gripped me even tighter,

free. no room for

in hopes Mark would relay a message to Christine, but I met Mark’s cold, deep gaze instead. Then, in a

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so fast, it seemed like

could say anything, I was whisked around a corner, Mark

What in the world are

pushed open a private room door, dragging me in with

myself pinned

mocking gaze, his lips curled in

helpless, “You’re insecure, so you

too.”

scoffed, “Insecure about

“You know exactly.”