Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 266

After hanging up the phone, Christine kept sneaking peeks at me like she was hiding something.

"What are you looking at me for?" I asked, puzzled.

"Do you think," she started, her voice laced with suspicion, "the investor Laura's setting us up with could be Bryant?"

"Doubt it."

I shook my head, even though a part of me wasn't so sure. "He just got out of the hospital. I haven't heard him or Kevin talking about anything like this lately."

"Then who could it be?"

Christine was genuinely puzzled.

I didn't have a clue either, so I simply said, "Well, we've already agreed to the dinner. Let's just go and see. RiverCity isn't that large; if it's someone we know, it's bound to come out."

"Fair point," Christine agreed.

Later, I changed into a new outfit and grabbed a beige wool coat before heading out to dinner with Christine.

Christine had booked the restaurant. Having navigated the Marketing Department for years, she had a knack for these social gatherings.

When we arrived, a waiter escorted us to a private room.

The room overlooked the river, offering a stunning view of the city lights reflecting off the water. The atmosphere was tranquil and classy, and the menu boasted authentic local cuisine.

Laura was already there. She greeted us warmly, quickly diving into conversation with Christine. "You two are familiar with our guest tonight, right? I've got a big project and I'm really looking to collaborate with their group. Put in a good word for me later okay?"

Christine didn't beat around the bush. "Laura, is it the Ferguson Group?"

"The Ferguson Group?" Laura frowned and gave Christine a playful glare. "Have you lost your mind? You and Ms. Webster just left the Ferguson Group. Why would they want to support a new brand that competes directly with their own?"

So it wasn't the Ferguson Group. And it certainly wasn't Bryant.

I breathed a sigh of relief. If it were him, I'd have no choice but to refuse.