Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 284

Jealousy Alphos Regret

hapter 284

I parked my car in the visitor spot ontside Crescent Design, taking a deep breath before stepping out. The morning it was trip against my face as smoothed down my loose fitting blouse, acutely aware of the small but noticeable curve of my stomach beneath the fabric

Walking through the glass doors of the building felt strange familiar yet distant, like retorning to a childhood home that no longer belonged to you. The receptionist’s eyes immediately dropped to my midsection, her expression shifting from professional courtesy to barely concealed curiosity.

“Good morning.” I said, unable to suppress a small smile at her poor attempt at subtlety. I’m here to see Sebastien Osey, Daniel asked me to come.

“Oh! Ms. Stone!” The receptionist straightened in her chair, suddenly flustered. “Of course, yes. You can go right up. Mr. Grey is in his office.

As I walked toward the elevator, I could practically feel her eyes burning into my back. Seriously? The photos had been circulating for days now. Was my pregnancy still that shocking to everyone?

The elevator doors opened, and I stepped inside, positioning myself in the corner. As the floors ticked by, people entered and exited, some giving me curious

glances before looking away. I leaned against the wall, thinking about Daniel’s call. His voice had been urgent, almost desperate. What could be so important

that Sebastien needed to see me immediately?

When the doors opened on the design department floor, Lisa rushed in, arms full of fabric samples and folders stacked precariously high. She didn’t notice me at first, concentrating on keeping her balance as she squeezed between two executives.

One of the folders began to slip, and without thinking, I reached out to steady it. “Careful there.”

Lisa looked up, gratitude in her eyes until she recognized me. “Iris?!”

“Hey,” I said simply, helping her secure the stack. “Been a while.”

“I–yes, it has.” Her eyes flickered to my stomach before quickly darting away. “Thank you for… the catch.”

“No problem. Maybe take fewer things next time?” I suggested gently. “That pile looks like it’s about to stage a rebellion.”

The elevator stopped at her floor, and I helped her balance everything as she stepped out. Take care of yourself, Lisa.”

Before the doors closed, I caught her staring at me with a mixture of confusion and something else–pity, maybe? I shook it offff didn’t need anyone’s pity.

When the elevator opened on the design floor, my old department, I hesitated before stepping out. I hadn’t planned to stop here, but some invisible force pulled me forward. The moment I appeared in the doorway, a hush fell over the room before erupting into excited chatter.

“Iris!”

“Oh my god, look who’s here!”

A group of my former colleagues surrounded me, their faces lit with genuine smiles. Beth, the department head, emerged from her office and hurried over.

“It’s been ages!” she exclaimed, clasping my hands warmly. “How are you doing? Are you adjusting well to everything?”

Another designer, Mike, grinned at Beth. “Look at you, acting like you haven’t been stalking Iris’s Instagram daily.”

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Chapter 284

Cheer at Betli protested; but het blush *p het awa

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