Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 187

He didn't believe it for a second.

She'd reacted to him before-more than once.

What exactly was she after?

She'd already taken his body. Did she want his heart now, too?

Timothy's usual elegance had darkened, a shadow of gloom settling over him.

Seeing him unmoved, Jessica strode forward, intent on snatching the case from his hands.

Suddenly, Timothy's grip tightened. His voice was low and steady. "Jessica."

Jessica flicked her eyes up, meeting the cold, brooding look in his.

Both their hands were locked around the handle, neither willing to let go.

She was the first to relent. Her slender fingers released the case, anger flashing

in her dark eyes. "Timothy, did you plan to break your promise from day one?"

He'd never intended to go back on his word.

But fine. He wasn't about to squabble with her. It's not as if he cared about her money.

his lips together, then

playing her little games-he

a month, after

He could play along.

box and headed straight for the

bank account. Even

just an orphan, and he was a man with power to crush anyone beneath his will. Who

find her own way to

Sallie standing on the step, supporting Phelps, who was about

saw Jessica, his face turned

at her, his voice sharp and scolding. "You've got some nerve, going after

grandfather's voice and

cold glance

kind of

dared look at

Phelps. When fury took hold, reason

swung his cane, aiming right at

She raised the cash box,

the next instant, she heard the dull thud of

herself wrapped tightly in

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