Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 391 Douglas’ Story

Bryan eventually gave in to Queenie, keeping his head down slightly. “Alright, if you could help me secure the deal with F&R Enterprise from Gardner Corporation, I’ll pay you the money you want!”

Queenie put on a malicious smirk before she stood up and looked at Bryan. “You’re too kind, Mr. Kohlberg. I’ll be sure to help you.” Colton! I’m not to blame for my decision to do this to you. In fact, you have no one else to blame but yourself for what’s coming to you. If you hadn’t treated me coldly in the past five years, the thought of betraying you wouldn’t even have crossed my mind. Thus, this is all your fault, Colton!

Meanwhile, Nicole returned home after she was done meeting Emily. When she headed upstairs, she found Whitney crying in her room. At that moment, the latter was seen curling up in the bed, apparently sobbing. In the meantime, Nicole stood in front of the bed and gazed at the tearful lady, not knowing how to comfort her, as she swallowed the words forming at the tip of her tongue.

Soon, Whitney seemingly sensed someone’s presence in her room and showed herself from beneath the blanket. As soon as she saw Nicole, she stopped crying, but her obvious sobbing voice still gave her away. “Miss Nicole…”

the curtains, which were not drawn, allowed the bright sunlight to shine through the window. Thus, she was

was a poor child. “I’m not going to ask you what happened,

around the former and broke into tears. On the other hand, Nicole did the same thing, placing her hand on the back of Whitney’s head without saying a single word. It wasn’t until a few moments later that Whitney finally looked up and revealed her red and swollen eyes

with a gentle voice. “It’s alright, girl. Just let bygones

moments, Whitney eventually stopped shivering and sniffled, responding with a sobbing voice. “I’m fine, Miss

he suffered from a serious injury. He was later found by Em in the rain and sent to the hospital by her,” Nicole said while observing Whitney’s

looked at Nicole again, she seemed as if she had lost her confidence. “You

and nodded. “Come on! I was not so dumb that I failed to notice your strange reaction back in