Regrt 316

Chapter 316

Chapter 316

He chuckled. “Does the holidays begin the day after tomorrow?”

“Yes.”

He then said abruptly, “Then we’ll leave for Jeswood at seven o’clock in the morning the day after tomorrow.”

I looked at him. “Aren’t you supposed to help me deal with Ryan first?”

He cocked his brows and said with a sense of entitlement, “Now you’re asking me to cooperate. Shouldn’t you show me your sincerity first?”

Every businessman had their tricks.

Ryan was like that, and so was Frank.

Realizing something, I preemptively gave him a warning. “I can put on an act and deal with your parents. However, I’m a divorcee, so they probably won’t accept me…”

Frank didn’t take it to heart. “That’s my problem.”

The elevator reached the designated floor, and I took a deep breath. “Alright, I agree.”

As soon as the words were out, the door opened.

We went our separate ways, but as soon as I stepped out, I was a bit surprised to see Jack standing at the

door.

I couldn’t believe the Renolds family would allow him to visit me.

Frank glanced at us and continued his way without pausing, unlocking the door, entering, and closing it

without hesitation.

Outside, the only sound was the howling wind of the winter night.

With Jennifer’s warning in mind, I felt a bit uneasy. “Jack, what are you doing here?”

Jack glanced at Frank’s door and asked in return, “Why are you with him again?”

“We ran into each other downstairs,” I didn’t think much of it and answered casually.

He relaxed slightly and smiled gently. “I think I just heard you say you agreed to something with him?”

“Yes.”

He was good friends with Tom, and Tom was close to Ryan. I was afraid it might reach Ryan’s ears, so I chose to say only part of the story.

agreed to something personal with him.”

Jack’s brows furrowed slightly, and then he seemed to ask casually, “Are you still comfortable living here, or would you like to move somewhere else?”

“It’s fine…” I answered instinctively, but then realized something and changed the topic. “Is my staying here causing you any trouble? If so, I can move out immediately.”

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I could stay with Jane anytime.

we?”

Jack was surprised by my reaction, and then, realizing something, his expression darkened slightly, “Has someone from the Renolds family contacted you?”

“Yes.” I nodded honestly. “But they didn’t say anything unpleasant.”

I then lowered my head slightly and took the opportunity to clarify. “Jack, let’s remain friends, now and in the future.”

Just as Jennifer had said, if I couldn’t help Jack, it would only cause him more trouble.

Jack asked sternly, “What exactly did they say to you?”

“They didn’t say much.”

“Was it because of him, or because of Ryan?”

When he mentioned “him,” Jack’s gaze shifted to Frank’s door.

I couldn’t understand why he doubted my relationship with Frank more than with Ryan.

But right now, I truly had no interest in either.

I couldn’t go back to Ryan, and I had no intention of elevating myself with Frank.

I just wanted to quietly manage the the Charlotte Jewelry my parents left behind.

I shook my head. “Neither.”

“Charlotte…”

Jack looked at me with a dark expression, his eyes filled with a mixture of emotions. “Can we really only be friends?”

I lowered my head. “Yes, I’m sorry.”

“You silly, it’s alright. I’ve said it before, as long as you’re happy.”

He suddenly reached out and touched my head. “Then let’s… just be friends!”

“Ouch..”

As he spoke, I felt an unexpected pain on my scalp, and I looked up at him abruptly.

A fleeting emotion crossed his face, but his gaze remained as gentle as ever. He said softly, “Did I hurt you? I’m sorry, my cufflink accidentally caught your hair.”