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.

pressed his lips together, then handed the

had gone to such lengths, playing her little games-he was curious to see just how far

was only a month,

He could play along.

and headed

Even if he

he was a man with power to crush anyone beneath his will. Who knew

way to secure

just pulled open the front door when she found Sallie standing on the

saw Jessica, his face turned gray with

his cane at her, his voice sharp and

heard his grandfather's voice and walked over,

Phelps a cold glance and tried to walk

kind of attitude

ever dared look at him like

When

swung his cane, aiming

raised the cash box, bracing

she heard the dull thud of wood striking

wrapped

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