Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Vince stood up and stepped outside to take the call.

"Hello, Timothy."

"You seem pretty close to Jessica."

Vince gave a relaxed smile. "What are you getting at?"

Timothy pressed his lips together, silent for a few beats before finally speaking. "I need you to get in touch with her for me."

Vince's smile widened. "Can't reach your own wife?"

Sitting in his car parked outside the Zimmerman estate, Timothy looked out into the night. Through the darkness, he could just make out the glow of a phone and a lone silhouette in the yard.

"You're outside?"

Vince glanced back toward the garden.

Timothy got out of the car, and Vince snapped his phone shut, heading over to meet him.

Timothy radiated a

celebrating. What brings you to my place?" Vince asked, feigning innocence, his

darkened further. His voice was low and

you do, The Lawson family will partner with Zimmerman Group on that solar project." Vince already had Timothy's proposal, but he hadn't

Vince chuckled under his breath, "now that's quite the offer."

composure, couldn't keep the irritation from his

help. But honestly, I doubt she wants to see you. She

should help her

the sharp lines of his

of

could, but my grandfather insists on getting involved. You know, Jessica's grandmother was his first love. He never lets us forget that his first real capital came from her. He's always been grateful-even now,

Things were getting

was unmistakable. His voice was

now?"

the grandson here. No way I'm defying the old

family's never really warmed up to her. You, on the other hand, are a catch. There's a line of women waiting for a guy like you.