When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 224

On my way to the Ferguson Group, I figured I should have felt a sigh of relief. Bryant was finally beginning to harbor doubts about Teresa and Margaret. It felt like we were on the verge of unraveling the mysteries behind Timothy’s and Bryant’s mother’s deaths.

Yet, an unsettling feeling lingered inside me, the roots of which I couldn’t quite place.

As I arrived at the Ferguson Group, the atmosphere differed from what I remembered. Everyone seemed to be in a rush, their expressions painted with severity. Stepping out of the elevator on the top floor, the intensity of the ambiance peaked.

Kevin was there waiting for me, ready to escort me to the CEO’s office. Sensing my curiosity, he sighed, “The stuff circulating online has hit us hard. Several deals, practically in the bag, are now up in the air.”

I frowned, “Is it that bad?”

more damage than expected, throwing the Ferguson Group into a crisis they haven’t faced

the CEO’s office, Kevin added, “Since the scandal, Mr. Ferguson

how to respond. Professionally, I was no longer part of

aura of determination. “Not

he noticed me, his demeanor shifting from stormy to somewhat serene, though fatigue was evident in his

taking a seat and accepting the coffee Kevin offered before

I noticed the redness in his eyes, confirming

extinguish his cigarette against his wrist before catching my gaze and opting for the ashtray instead. The burns were self–inflicted. His battle with

eyes, he

for arranging security at the hospital to keep an eye on things and prevent further

checked the time. “They should be