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Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 285

As for the rest of the hiring, we'd handle it bit by bit.

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That afternoon, while I was deeply engrossed in sketching designs for our spring collection, a heated argument outside my office broke my concentration.

One voice was unmistakably familiar, and the other wasn't completely from a stranger.

I had barely cracked open the door when I heard Christine's unmistakable retort, "Don't you get it? I said no, we're not taking your business! Designing a dress for you is beneath Jane's talent!"

"Hmph!" The other party scoffed, dripping with their usual arrogance. "Well, I'm laying it out here. You'll do it whether you want to or not."

Only Dorothy could wield such brazen bullying.

"And what if I refuse?" Christine stood her ground, opening her arms in a gesture of defiance. "Why don't you call the cops? Oh, right, you'll need animal control for that. Don't bother dialing 911 and waste their time."

When it came to verbal sparring, Christine was undefeatable.

Fuming, Dorothy gritted her teeth, "You sure you won't do it? Fine, then I'll make sure your grand opening today is your closing as well..."

"I'll do it!"

I stepped forward, making my presence known.

Her forcing this engagement dress commission on me was just another way to squash any lingering feelings I might have for Bryant, and to humiliate me in the process.

But I was over it.

In the countless moments of despair and disillusionment, I had thought he was the light in my darkness. I was wrong.

If Dorothy's okay with paying, why should I have any issue with the cash?

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