Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 143

He grinned and asked, "Are you thinking of being low-key or going big?"

"Go big." I didn't hesitate for a second.

"Leave it to me." Mark nodded, guiding me to the car, "Stay safe. Call if you need anything."

His voice was clear and soothing, almost magically calming.

As I drove out of the parking lot and stopped to pay, a glance in the rearview mirror showed him still standing there, tall and distinguished, his gaze lingering in the direction I was leaving. Had I not known about the woman he'd been fond of for years, I might have wondered if he had a crush on me.

I headed straight to the Ferguson Group, dialing Linda's number en route. "Meet me in the underground parking in ten."

"Jane," Linda sounded like she was knocked for a loop, "I'm... up to my eyes in work right now."

My tone turned icy. "Or should I come up to see you?"

Jane said quickly, "Uh... I'll come down."

Deep down, I harbored a sliver of hope it wasn't her. Maybe I overlooked something else.

But her guilt was too evident.

Linda was waiting at my usual parking spot, looking pale.

As I got off, I went straight to the point. "Why did you do this?"

I couldn't understand. By all accounts, I was a decent boss, always willing to help and ignore minor issues.

"What do you mean?" Linda avoided my gaze, clearly uncomfortable.