He grinned and asked, "Are you thinking of being low-key or going big?"
"Go big." I didn't hesitate for a second.
"Leave it to me." Mark nodded, guiding me to the car, "Stay safe. Call if you need anything."
His voice was clear and soothing, almost magically calming.
As I drove out of the parking lot and stopped to pay, a glance in the rearview mirror showed him still standing there, tall and distinguished, his gaze lingering in the direction I was leaving. Had I not known about the woman he'd been fond of for years, I might have wondered if he had a crush on me.
I headed straight to the Ferguson Group, dialing Linda's number en route. "Meet me in the underground parking in ten."
"Jane," Linda sounded like she was knocked for a loop, "I'm... up to my eyes in work right now."
My tone turned icy. "Or should I come up to see you?"
Jane said quickly, "Uh... I'll come down."
Deep down, I harbored a sliver of hope it wasn't her. Maybe I overlooked something else.
But her guilt was too evident.
Linda was waiting at my usual parking spot, looking pale.
As I got off, I went straight to the point. "Why did you do this?"
I couldn't understand. By all accounts, I was a decent boss, always willing to help and ignore minor issues.
"What do you mean?" Linda avoided my gaze, clearly uncomfortable.
I couldn't believe it. "Just for that?"
I knew she idolized Mark, but I hadn't realized her obsession ran this deep.
"I've admired him for so long!" Linda was furious, resenting me, "You knew I liked him, yet you kept it from me, went to the concert with him, and never thought of introducing us!"
"Linda," I couldn't help but scowl, icily responding. "Even if I didn't mention it, I did plan to introduce you when the time was right. He's my friend. It’s up to me whether I introduce you to him. I don’t owe you a thing!"
"This is Ferguson Group's project proposal. Corporate espionage is no small charge. Think about how you want to handle this!" With that, I got back into my car, ready to leave.
Unexpectedly, Linda chuckled. "As your assistant these past years, let me offer some friendly advice. Think about how you'll survive in the design world."
"Why wouldn't I survive?" I rolled down the window, showing her the recording app on my phone. "Linda, if you decide to go against me, I won't pull any punches."
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson)
This story is useless now. there is no essence. Jane is a whore, at least Bryant never sleep around. There was a misunderstanding between him and his step sister but he never slept with anyone. Bryant should just find a good woman by his side. Jane and Gregory will have a baby. Jane found her biological mother. So what else to be expect in this story?...
Who is the ML ? Hope its Greg.. but I kinda feel pity for Bryant too now.....
Im getting disappointed not with the story but the update. Before its 10 chaps per day then down to 5 then 4 now its only 3....
Anyone know the original novel title?...
waste of time, useless and dragging story....
Ten chapters per day is absolutely a lie... where's 10 chapters? I don't see it...
Why don't you update?...
We can't waitttt...
Update pleaseeee...
Even tho it says 10 chaps at day on 27th of June 10 chaps were not uploaded 😣☹🙁...