Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 255

Susan slid a chair back and sat down, lifting her chin and looking at me with a gaze that screamed wealth and power.

"The current predicament of the Ferguson Group will be a thing of the past once news of a partnership with the Myers family gets out. But you, meddling in our business, are only holding Bryant back.

"Indeed, he's among the finest men around, looks, family background, capabilities, and character. Not only in RiverCity but also nationally, there's hardly a match. Clinging to him is understandable.

"But, let's be real. Shouldn’t you consider what you deserve? Without a respectable family name, how do you plan to secure your position as Mrs. Ferguson?"

Seemingly trivial, her words cut through me like a knife.

I clenched my fists, maintaining an even tone. "Susan, I respect you, but if you can't discern right from wrong for your daughter, don’t expect me to be nice."

The audacity to suggest I step aside for her daughter, cloaked in righteousness, was new to me. As if lacking parental backing or a notable family name meant anyone could trample upon me.

Susan scoffed as if hearing a joke, "I'd like to see how you plan to be 'not nice' to me."

"The decision to stay married to Bryant, when to divorce, or whether I even want to, that’s my call to make." Under her increasingly sour expression, I asked coldly, "Who is the Myers family to pressure me daily?"

That was totally out of line, making cheating sound like something to be proud of!

Susan's face twisted into a grimace. "You've changed your tune quickly, haven't you? You were timid as a rabbit just days ago, and now, you're baring your teeth? Speak, then. If you have anything else to say, out with it!"

"Nothing more to say." I shrugged, my voice cold, "It's rare to see a family that not only condones their daughter being 'the other woman' but also teams up to bully the rightful partner. I've learned quite a bit about the Myers family values today."