NovelEnglishChapter 291 Was there sbad blood between him and Dorothy behind the scenes? Gregory half-closed his eyes, sounding utterly casual, "Don't flatter yourself. I was looking forward to dealing with her myself." I promptly responded, "Fine, then today's damn is on you".
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI could get back at Dorothy while keeping my hands clean. Why the hell not? Gregory gavea side glance, chuckling, Jane, you sure know how to climb the ladder, huh?" "Guess I do!" I laughed, "But when did you catch wind of it?” search the Findwebsite on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
Gregory looked atlike I was a fool. "You think Jarrod would make a move without givinga heads-up?" I furrowed my brows, thinking it over, and it clicked. "Got it." Jarrod would tell Gregory about it If Gregory nodded, it was like Jarrod was doing Gregory a favor since I had leveraged Gregory's. influence when I approached him that day. If things went south, Gregory would be there to back him up. And if Gregory objected, it would be even better for Jarrod. He wouldn't have to risk facing retaliation from the Myers family. Either way, he was sitting pretty When back at River Villa, we parted ways after exiting the elevator, each heading to our apartment.
I had barely crashed on the couch when the doorbell rang.
Was someone having second thoughts about taking the blame? Ilazily made my way to the entrance, twisting the doorknob while casually saying, "Mr. Ford, you've changed your mind about taking the fall, have you?" But standing there was Mark. His face was all smiles, but his eyes momentarily froze when he heardmention Gregory and then softened again, “Jane, haven't had dinner yet, have you?" "Not yet." I shook my head and smiled. "Mark, what brings you here?" "I got off work early today and picked up something for you to eat." He lifted the takeaway bag in his hand, "You're sure to love it" I noticed the logo on the bag, feeling surprised, "Isn't that seafood joint way up north? Traffic's a nightmare, not to mention the wait..." That place was an institution in RiverCity. We used to go there back in college. Back then, boundless energy, we'd trek any distance for a good meal Mark's smile was gentle. "If it makes you happy, I'd run till my legs fell off." "Thanks, Mark" I hesitated before taking the insulated bag from him, smiling, "You must be hungry, too. Join me? As I spoke, I bent down to grab a pair of slippers from the shoe cabinet.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"it'd be rude to refuse He stepped inside, his eyes lighting up with joy, feeling as if having dinner withwas the highlight of his day. But I was worried I couldn't give him back the skind of deep, real love he was showing me.
Mark cover, helpingunpack the bag, dish by dish. The aroma was enticing.
I tried the spicy fish, and immediately, my appetite surged, Tastes just as surged amazing as I remember!"
"Knew you'd love it" Mark was clearly Kahire up his relieved, his smile lighting up hism whole face. "If you like it, I can make the trip more often."
"No need. It's too far I took a shrimp, gently declining, "With traffic and With waiting it's a three to four-hour round trip, not worth it." His gaze intensified. "If you like it, it's worth it."
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