Ex-Husband's Regret

Chapter 0431

His tone ensured that there was no-room for argument. You either agreed or I agreed.

“Yes, Mr. Wood,” she stammers, fear etched in her face at the blatant threat.

“Now, go back to work. We don’t pay you to come to work to make friends in the hopes of getting favors.” Her cheeks turn pink in embarrassment before she quickly turns around and scurries away. The rest, just pretend like they didn’t see yet another lashing.

With that, he gently ushers me to the elevator. Once it closes, I turn to him.

“You and your brother can be terrifying when you want to,” I tell him in honesty.

I've heard of them. Heard of the Wood duo. Even my parents were scared of them back then, and they were not even Seven— twenty-three. They could easily intimidate anyone. Those who cross them, let’s just say they never recovered. I mean Ava and I are a perfect example of just how they can destroy you.

“It comes with the territory. It’s either eat or be eaten.” “How did you find out about Rebecca, because I’m sure you showing up wasn’t just a coincidence.” I

know why. For some reason it was just easy to talk to Rowan. Maybe because I’ve seen a different side of him. A warmer and down-to-earth Rowan. He is completely different from the cold, bitter and angry guy

trouble. He monitored you through the cameras when Chi asked you to get the reports, Since he's in a meeting, he couldn’t come to you when that woman cornered you, so he sent me.” I try to stop them, but I can’t. Yeah, I can’t stop those stupid warm fuzzy feelings that are currently filling up my

thanks nonetheless” I mutter,

he responds with

top floor and get out of the elevator. After Rowan says goodbye, I hand over the reports to

get busy with work, losing track

is a firm knock on my door,

I assume is food, if I were to go by the

brought lunch,”