Seduced for Revenge: 96 - Absence

“Mr. Bennet—”

“Close the door, Regina.” He commanded without looking up from the paper he was shuffling through.

“Should I come back? Is this a bad time?” she asked.

“No, I’m just finishing some things, then we can go home.”

“Together? But I brought my car with me.”

“You can leave it here and take it when you need it later.”

“But I wanted to get some cake tomorrow.”

“You’re passing by the cafe again?”

“Yes, and it’s a place I get food from. There is nothing wrong with that.”

“It is when you know that the man who owns the place is attracted to you.”

“I told him I’m not interested, and he is okay with that.”

“It’s not okay with me.”

“So, is that why you enlisted François to agree with your scheme to have Jason as an apprentice?”

“Yes. I would do anything to get rid of my competition.”

“Unbelievable!”

“You are my girlfriend, Regina, and I would do everything to protect you, even from yourself.”

“Protect me from myself?”

“You are too nice, and people take advantage of that