Reborn: I Give My Husband Back to His True Love のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 61 - チャプター 70

Sydney Bryce WestinI pulled back the champagne glass, watching him as the waiter walked away. He looked good. Not that he didn’t always look great but he was wearing a dark tux that had been tailored to do nothing but flaunt his build. His hair was styled but it still had that careless look and for the life of me, I couldn’t look away.He took a sip from his glass, holding my gaze. There was a weird look on his face. We hadn’t spoken since I left that morning. Besides emails about the business partnership, there was nothing.He took a gulp, his lips curling into a smile. “You look stunning.”My heart skipped a beat and I took a sip of the champagne, forcing myself to remain calm. There was no need to run away. “Thank you. You don’t look bad yourself.”“Is that a compliment?” He tilted his head to the side, eyeing me. “Maybe I should just say thanks, you know? I should be grateful you’re speaking to me at all.”I took a sip of the champagne, looking away. “I haven’t been avoiding you

Bryce I walked outside alongside most of the guests. Several of them were leaning into each other yapping about whatever fun thing happened. The orchestra had packed up at least fifteen minutes ago, and most of us here had decided they weren’t too busy or didn’t have a hectic morning tomorrow so that they could stay.I should have left long ago. I’d barely gotten enough sleep in weeks and every hour was precious but I wanted to wait for Sydney. Shoving my hands in the pocket, I headed for the hotel lobby, watching for her.She’d been too busy moving around with Eric who had made it a point of duty to keep her by his side after that speech. She wasn’t fooling anyone. Eric knew what she meant and it was a stupid thing to do. Someone needed to tell her.She was undermining how low Eric could go. It would be fucking worse than any nightmare she was having. I needed to warn her and it was partially why I was waiting for her. But even though I didn’t want to admit it, it was also because I

Sydney“It’s…it’s within industry standards for a company our size.”I leaned forward, lacing my fingers under my chin, holding his gaze. “Fine then. Show me some of their work. I would like to see reports, recommendations, even plans they’ve helped develop.”He blinked. “Th…their work?”I pursed my lips. I was starting to think Williams was either deaf, stupid, or just in cahoots with Eric in this madness.“Yes, Williams. They’re supposed to have actual deliverables right? I mean for six hundred thousand dollars a year. I’d expect to see documentation of the value they’re providing.” I leaned back. “Wouldn’t you?”He gave a quick nod, grabbing the tablet. “I..let me check.” He scrolled through the tablet, his face twisting slightly. “I…eh…their reports are filed under…hmm. I’m not seeing a specific folder. Let me….”He kept scrolling, aggressively tapping on the tab, his eyebrows knitting together.“That’s odd.” He muttered. “The invoices are all here. All approved and paid month aft

SydneyI moved around the desk, getting into her space. “Maybe I should remind you that you have no legitimate right to come to my office and threaten me with pictures you obtained through illegal surveillance.”She scoffed. “It’s not illegal if…”“If what? Eric asked you to do it?” I stared at her. She stared back blankly and I smiled. “So he didn’t ask you to and even if he did, that doesn’t make it legal. It means you’re both guilty of harassment and trust me I have a very good lawyer who would be more than delighted to explain that to you in court.”Her breathing deepened, her chest rising and falling in panic. I leaned in, holding her eyes.“So here’s what’s going to happen, Cassandra. You’re going to take your little pictures and you’re going to leave and stay the hell out of my office and my house. Are we clear?”She stared at me blankly for a moment, shock dancing on her face. Then she wordlessly picked the pictures off her body and bent to pick the ones scattered on the floor

BryceMy heart stopped. “Don’t what?”She sighed. “Don’t just give up and go away.” I stopped even though I wasn’t sure what she was asking. My eyes searched hers as her fingers wrapped around my wrists.“I don’t know shit, Bryce.” She sighed looking away. “But I also think about you and heaven knows I’ve thought about that night at your house a little more times than I should. I was so excited to tell you about Eric and if I’m being honest…” her eyes flitted back to me as she chewed her bottom lip.“It’s because you kind of make me feel safe and right now, there are barely a few people I can trust.”I felt something crack in my chest. On one hand, it felt like I was floating but more like floating from a cliff or something.“But I can’t…” she let out a nervous laugh.I smiled, hating how much that stung, my thumb stroking her cheekbones“It’s fine. That’s fair…”She bit her lower lip and nodded. It felt like my lungs would cave in from how much I was struggling to breathe. I searched