Semua Bab Who's the One Regretting Now?: Bab 281 - Bab 290

"Go ahead and keep the gift," Sean said, his smile faint. "We'll skip coffee today. You can treat me next time.""This is way too much. I really can't accept it. Please take it back," Macie said quickly. "You didn't even look at it before deciding that it's 'too much'," Sean remarked, amused."Mr. Hart, anything you give couldn't possibly be cheap," Macie replied smoothly."You sure have a knack for flattery. Take it. It's nothing. It's just a little something," Sean teased. He didn't give her much choice, either. He reached out and placed the gift bag directly into her hands.Normally, that kind of flattery would have turned him off, as it always reeked of self-interest. But coming from Macie, he knew she was doing it on purpose, half-mocking, half-playing along."Now that you've taken the gift, you can't speak ill of me anymore," he added, grinning before turning and walking away.Macie stood frozen for a second, blinking in surprise. She had a sinking feeling that Alice must

A cold, vengeful glint flashed through Edward's eyes as he locked onto Julian like a wolf stalking easy prey.Julian, sensing the creeping hostility radiating from Edward. Nevertheless, he stayed seated and spoke evenly. "It's not about personal grudges. Of course we want to turn a profit.""Brightech Studios is honored to have you bring us a potential partnership, Mr. Fowler," he continued smoothly. "But the truth is, we just don't have the manpower right now to take on the project."He added, "And if I'm not mistaken, Fowler Group already has a longtime vendor handling its cybersecurity. Switching contractors out of the blue could destabilize your system."Edward crossed one leg casually over the other, his expression cold and indifferent. "Is it really a manpower issue, or are you just avoiding doing business with Fowler Group?"Before Julian could offer another polite refusal, Edward cut him off. "I doubt Brightech Studios is really that busy," Edward said, his smirk cold. "Is

Anyone in the industry would have instantly recognized Edward—and though he hadn't uttered a single word, his eyes remained fixed on the woman across the lobby.So, it turned out that Macie was "Mrs. Fowler" and that she was working at Brightech Studios.Once the realization clicked, everyone from Brightech Studios who were standing nearby froze in shock.Macie had joined the company fairly recently and worked in a different department, so not everyone had had the opportunity to interact with her much. However, that didn't stop the wave of gossip and the stunned stares that bounced between her and Edward.They thought that the situation was absurd. They couldn't believe that the wife of a corporate titan would work in a small start-up like an ordinary person and wondered if this was the wife of a billionaire experiencing life for fun.One by one, the employees from Fowler Group started speaking up, their voices filled with reverence."Mrs. Fowler.""It's an honor to meet you, Mr

Macie glared at Edward, furious, as he clutched her phone tightly. He sneered through gritted teeth, his voice dripping with bitterness as he said, "I haven't even laid a hand on Julian yet, and you're already rushing to defend him. It's funny how you've never once defended me."Edward's eyes darkened even more as he spat out, "You're so damn biased, Macie. But then again, you've only ever loved Julian."The hurt on Edward's face was so raw and genuine that even the crowd standing around couldn't help feeling a little sorry for him. It really did look like he loved Macie.Macie, however, remained stone-faced, utterly unmoved by the performance.Once Edward finally let go, she immediately stepped over and helped steady Julian. The simple gesture sent a fresh wave of anger ripping through Edward.His fists clenched at his sides, and without saying a single word, he received the message loud and clear. Macie didn't even hesitate to choose someone else, right in front of him.Fowler

The elevator doors slid shut, cutting off the view inside. Finally, this insane, no-holds-barred showdown between husband and "other man" came to an end.Julian glanced sideways at the employees standing nearby. One by one, everyone quickly looked away, pretending they hadn't seen or heard a thing."No one is to spread what happened today," Julian instructed, his voice even but firm. "Don't gossip about this privately either."Everyone nodded immediately. No one dared to push their luck with Julian standing right there.Macie spoke up as well, wanting to clear the air. "And don't get the wrong idea. Edward's brain is fried. Everything he said just now was pure nonsense."The idea of her "seducing" someone was laughable—complete garbage. Honestly, if that elevator door hadn't closed so fast, she would've thrown her handbag straight at Edward's head.The employees nodded again, though their skeptical looks said they weren't entirely convinced.Julian gently grabbed Macie's arm, st