Chapter 29
“Do you ever regret marrying me?” Harrison’s voice broke the silence. He stared out the window, his tone calm. The Lopez family is full of hypocrites, hiding one mess after another.
Actually, the only thing Gwyneth truly regretted was waiting for Zachary all those years, foolishly hoping Bella would leave him.
“No regrets,” she said softly, leaning against the cool glass of the window. The neon lights streaked by like forgotten memories. The Jenkins family isn’t any better. Besides, I’ve gained so much from our marriage. If anything. I’m the one who’s benefited more.
ga restless rhythm on his knee.
“Benefited? So that’s why she doesn’t regret it? Because I have value? Harrison thought, his fingers tapping a He could stay calm when his family ignored or mocked him. The cutthroat world of business didn’t faze him. But every word from Gwyneth made him overthink.
As his mind began to wander, Gwyneth continued, “Our families are both tough to deal with Gwyneth continued, “but at least we have each other. This marriage is a business arrangement, but we can still be family without romance.
“You help me stand up to my family, and I’ll be there for you with yours. We don’t need to win arguments, we just need moments of peace together In this chaotic world, having a place to feel safe… that’s enough luck for me.”
Then she turned her head, catching Harrison’s gaze. He looked back at her, and for a moment, their eyes locked. She smiled at him, a soft, warm smile that made his heart catch.
For a second. Harrison save the girl he remembered from childhood. She was still as kind and gentle as ever. And most importantly, she was right here with him now.
In the quiet car, the distance between them began to close.
The car pulled into the driveway of the Teloria Apartment Harrison walked Gwyneth to her door. “I need to get back to the office. Text me if you need anything.”
“Still working this late! You must be exhausted, Gwyneth said, waving, as she closed the door.
She found Harrison’s office address and ordered him some late–night snacks. He hadn’t seemed to eat much at dinner.
Then Gwyneth started reaching out to her contacts in Joracity, looking for potential projects for the Jenkins Group. The Verde Group was the first to respond, impressed by her track record and eager to work with her. They sent over a contract almost immediately.
I’ve spent years in Galvocity, and now I can bring opportunities to the Jenkins Group. But look at Melanie. She hasn’t landed a single project in a
month.
If the Jenkins Group stays with Quentin and her, it’s only a matter of time before they drive it into the ground. That’s my mom’s hard work!” Gwyneth thought, her eyes turning cold. She then prepared for an early contract signing with the Verde Group.
The doorbell rang suddenly–property staff had brought up some late–night snacks “Mr. Lopez ordered this for you. He asked us to deliver it personally, they said.
“Thanks, Gwyneth replied accepting the steaming meal with a surprised smile. “I was getting pretty hungry.”
Across town, Harrison glanced at the takeout on his desk and the note from Gwyneth: “Take care of yourself. He pushed aside his paperwork. Food first–be dug in.
Under the neon glow of the city, the two of them ate by their windows, miles apart but both feeling a quiet contentment,
The next day, after sealing the deal with Verde Group, Gwyneth headed straight to Jenkins Group. She flung the contract onto Quentin’s desk “Melanie, it’s time to step down.”
