Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 391

[Mrs. Adah Ford was on the verge of a breakdown.]

[Johnny Ford joins the Ford Group.]

[Mr. Johnny and Mr. Gregory in the Ford Group]

[Mr. Johnny, a threat to Mr. Gregory's position.]

[Mr. Johnny is in secret talks with the RF Group.]

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By evening, the whispers had become a roar. Upon seeing the last piece of gossip, I couldn't help but call Bryant. "Did you have a hand in this?"

There was a pause on the other end, followed by a sarcastic laugh. "Which part are you referring to? The Myers family's so-called heiress or the Ford family's mess?"

I said firmly, "You know what I'm talking about."

"If you say so, yes, all of it." His voice was cold, the flick of his lighter echoing through the phone. "Jane, come back to being Mrs. Ferguson. I can handle it for you, whether the Myers or the Ford families’ mess."

I paused, unsure. "The Ford family’s mess?"

"Gregory's mess," he clarified, his voice rough with the drag of a cigarette. "You think Klein just wanted you to leave Gregory? He's also eyeing a partnership with the RF Group to elevate the Ford family's status."

I forced myself to stay calm. "You know about Johnny, the Ford family's illegitimate son?"

Bryant replied, "In passing. He was a high school classmate of York."

Suddenly, it all made sense. What made Klein willing to give up Gregory? It wasn't about me. It was about benefits.

I managed to hold back. But tears fell, staining my shirt.

I thought, 'I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I've always been too cautious. Maybe I don't deserve to be loved wholeheartedly. I don't want to be a stumbling block in someone's life. I don't want them to lose everything for me.'

In a way, Bryant and I were the same. We were equally presumptuous!

Barefoot, I walked to the window, pushing it open and leaning out.

Clang! The mug slipped from my grip but landed on the carpet, unbroken, snapping me back to reality.

I quickly withdrew, sliding down the wall to sit on the floor, knees hugged to my chest, unable to stop the tears.

After what felt like an eternity, my emotions had ebbed, and the room dimmed. Someone lazily spoke up. "I've been trying to call. I thought something happened when you didn't answer. Turns out you were just here, sulking?"