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?”

damage than expected, throwing the Ferguson

caught us all off guard.” When glancing toward the CEO’s office, Kevin added, “Since the scandal, Mr. Ferguson has been burning the midnight

respond. Professionally, I was no longer part of the company. And I was on the verge of becoming Bryant’s

by the window, phone in hand, exuding an aura of

demeanor shifting from stormy to somewhat serene, though fatigue was evident in his voice, “You’re

I replied, taking a seat and accepting the coffee Kevin offered before

approached, tugging at his tie. Then, I noticed the redness in his eyes,

my gaze and opting for the ashtray instead. The burns were self–inflicted. His battle with depression appeared far from

he

Bryant inquired about Cheryl’s well–being. I reassured him of it and thanked him for arranging security at

time. “They should be there

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