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 handed the

her little games-he was curious

a

He could play along.

took the box and headed

Even if he did, she wouldn't trust putting her money

power to crush anyone beneath his

her own way to secure

the front door when she found Sallie standing on the step, supporting Phelps, who was about to ring

moment Phelps saw Jessica, his

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

voice and walked

cold glance and tried to walk

of

dared look at him

flared hot and quick in Phelps. When fury

his cane, aiming

shock. She raised the cash box, bracing for the

next instant, she heard

found herself wrapped tightly in Timothy's

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