Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 8

I mean, maybe it was just me being oversensitive, or not, but her words really hit a nerve.

It felt like Margaret was implying she was closer to Bryant as if she was the real queen bee of the Ferguson Group.

"Director Webster." Noticing the door ajar, Kevin gave a symbolic knock before stepping in and handing me a document. "Here's the agreement, two copies. Mr. Ferguson has signed. Just sign your copy and keep it."

Bryant was always quick to act.

"Okay." I quickly went through the document, signed my name with a flourish, and handed a copy back to Kevin with a polite smile. "Thanks for your efforts."

"Is this a share transfer agreement?" Margaret seemed to glimpse the document cover.

Out of my sight, her previously calm and elegant demeanor shattered, her nails digging into her flesh.

Looking surprised, Kevin said, "Oh, Ms. Ferguson is here, too. You two go ahead. I'll head upstairs to report back to Mr. Ferguson."

He skillfully dodged Margaret's question and made a swift exit.

Margaret's eyes mixed with disbelief. "Bryant gave you shares?"

"Regardless, I don't think this is something that I need to report to you, right, Mr. Ferguson?"

After the necklace incident, my feelings toward Margaret were complicated. It was hard to remain neutral like before.

"Jane, I feel like you're harboring animosity toward me." Margaret stood up, looking helpless. "I don't know if it's about the necklace or this job position, but please believe me. I never intended to take anything from you. I'm not interested in those things," she said.

Her frankness left me feeling conflicted.