Chapter 276


    Hearing that, I fell silent.


    It wasn’t until the car sped off into the night that I turned to look at Gregory again.


    “How did you find this ce?” I asked.


    He unlocked his phone and tossed it my way, “Your husband sent me the address.”


    I nced at the screen, a message from an unknown number.


    It might not even be Bryant. Or rather, I couldn’t bring myself


    to


    believe it was Bryant.


    Gregory seemed to catch onto my hesitation. With a casual grip on the steering wheel, he began to theorize, “With


    everything that’s gone down today, the Myerses must’ve offered Jarrod something sweet to get on


    board. Dorothy kidnapping you was definitely a move. against Bryant; thus, nobody else would know this address.”


    “Jarrod’s guys, who’ve got no beef nor bond with me and certainly don’t know I’m connected to you, wouldn’t be the ones to get me to rescue you.”


    “So, the text could only havee from Bryant.”


    This was the first time he had taken such a patient and boratech with me.


    I clenched my fist, “Got it, thanks.”


    It was the usual pretense.


    Sending messages to Gregory on one hand and turning guns on me with the other.


    At a stoplight, Gregory nced over, “Go to hospital?”


    I shook my head, “Just home.”


    I was exhausted and didn’t want another hospital trip. These wounds looked worse than they actually were. A hospital visit would probably just mean som


    Remembering he had asked me to pick someone up, I ventured, “I didn’t pick up your girlfriend, hope I didn’t cause any trouble?”


    “Girlfriend?”


    His frown was severe as he shot me a sideways nce, “Your imagination’s wasted not writing.”


    I was confused. He then said in a calm tone, “She’s fine, very easy–going.”


    That put my mind at ease, but it didn’t stop my questions.


    After what had happened, I felt like I had walked through the gates of hell and back, leaving me somewhat out of sorts in the ensuing


    calm.


    Arriving at River Vi, Gregory carried me out of the car and into the elevator lobby, tilting his chin, “What are you waiting for? Hit the button.”


    I snapped back to reality, “Right.”


    Stepping out of the elevator, we were greeted by a familiar figure,


    “What happened to you?”


    Mark’s face darkened at the sight of my injuries, reaching out to take me


    from Gregory.


    Gregory held firm, skillfully deferring, “We’re practically at the door. I’ll bring her in.”


    “Alright.”


    Mark, mindful of my injuries, didn’t press further and reached to open the door, surprised to find his fingerprint still worked.


    He looked at me in surprise, and I smiled, “Landlords usually keep a key, right? As a tenant, it wouldn’t make sense for me to delete your


    ess.


    .


    Once inside, Gregory ced me on the couch.


    I looked up at him, “Thanks for today.”


    Though it was Dorothy who stirred up trouble, it ultimately had nothing to do with him.


    He really didn’t have to involve himself.


    He said casually, “You owe me two meals now.”


    I’ll treat you once I’m better,” I was resigned.


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    He didn’t stick around; instead, he turned to Mark and yfully raised an


    eyebrow. “You wouldn’t take advantage of people in vulnerable positions, would you?”


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    Mark’s smile was light, “If you didn’t, why would I?”


    “I’ll leave her in your care then. I’m not cut out for the delicate work of treating wounds.”


    With a yawn, Gregoryzily made his exit.


    Mark brought over a first aid kit, his gaze softening with concern as he looked at my injuries, “What exactly happene


    “It’s nothing.”


    I hesitated, not daring to tell him everything, just smiling, “See, I made it back


    fine, really. You don’t need to do anything more for me. I know things areplicated with your family; you need to look after yourself first.”


    I still vividly remembered thest time he took a beating on my behalf.


    I couldn’t bear to see him in trouble again because of me.


    Seeing the shadow in his eyes, I changed the subject, “Did youe over for something specific today?”


    “I heard you were looking for an office space, and we have some avable property. I thought you might want to check it out,” Mark exined gently. “Bu


    I thanked him before letting him know, “No worries, Christine and I already found a ce.”