Goodbye, Mr. Regret

"Who knows? I can never read your mind, but either way, I'm not buying your story."

Timothy had set the stage perfectly, waiting for Vince to walk right into his trap. But Vince wouldn't play along, and now Timothy was left scrambling for another solution.

They were still deep in conversation when Yates arrived.

Timothy's expression darkened. Back when Jessica had just been Jessica, things hadn't been so complicated.

But the moment Jessica became Salome, everything turned tangled.

And now, as if things weren't messy enough, here came another fiancé.

Vince's father and Yates's father were old army buddies-their families had been close for generations, with bonds that ran deep.

Timothy rubbed his brow, feeling as if a fine drizzle had settled over his heart, making everything inside him feel damp and unsettled.

"Timothy, I found the film you were looking for. Here's the dossier."

Yates dropped into the seat beside Vince, holding two files. He handed one to Timothy. "It's the work of a well-known director back home. They're not short on investors, so I had to swallow my pride to get this for you. Take a look-if you're interested, send your people to make contact."

"Alright."

over, curiosity piqued. "What kind of script has

really about the script. Mr. Smith had his eye on Jessica and passed over Sheila. Timothy's afraid Sheila will

sarcasm as he muttered, "Some people, huh? It's bad enough to hog the seat and refuse to move, but trying to

laughing. "Are you taking a shot at

Timothy

least bit offended, though Yates was still a

Brother-in-law, that's why.

his future

things would get a lot more awkward

on, "Why should he get upset? It's not like I'm making things up.

seriously. With Timothy's status, he could steer not just two, but ten

shot Yates a cold, cutting look. "Are you defending me, or are

leaned onto Vince's shoulder, chuckling. "Of course I'm siding with

promised to each other since childhood.

fingers curled and uncurled

strong, but now the tide

things around, no matter