Her Revenge Was His Regret (Shirley and Gilbert) novel Chapter 439

Sherry didn't feel like explaining everything.

She just kissed him instead. His lips were soft—she loved the feel of them.

And honestly, it worked like a charm. It shut him right up.

Then he leaned in and kissed her back, harder. His deep eyes seemed like they wanted to devour this little girl completely.

He was intense. Wild, even.

Sherry brushed her fingers over his brow. "I like you better this way."

Lucas raised an eyebrow. "So you didn't like me before?"

"I did... but you seemed too... tame back then."

For a moment, Lucas' mind raced through a flood of memories.

That version of him had already scared plenty of people off...

Tame.

Anyone who really knew him would probably lose it if they heard that word.

"The person Julia loved most in her life."

Sherry scanned the flowery tribute posted nearby. All elegant words, not an ounce of real feeling.

She smirked openly at that line.

When it came to putting on a show, nobody could outdo Julia.

"It's pretty risky being here," Lucas remarked. "If those people are working with Julia, they'll report every little detail. She'll know you came."

That was what he said—but there wasn't a trace of worry in his eyes. He looked almost amused, like he was commenting on the weather rather than a potential threat.

He wasn't scared at all.

Not only that. Maybe it was because he'd heard Sherry say she liked his wild side the night before.

But honestly, his whole demeanor had shifted.

Before, he carried that polished CEO vibe everywhere—sharp suits, impeccable style, handsome as ever.

But Sherry always felt something didn't quite fit. Like he was playing a part everyone kept their distance from.

So liking him had felt... conditional.

Now it was different. He was still himself, but there was a magnetic, untamed edge to him—something you couldn't look away from.

He'd swapped his formal suits for tailored long coats and casual button-downs, standing with an easy confidence.

Truth was, even in a crowd of visitors paying their respects, people kept glancing his way. This new look drew attention even overseas.

Now her image as a pioneering female CEO was totally tarnished—and she'd been counting on that reputation to impress everyone.

Sure, plenty of celebrities went into business, but her vision was different. She was aiming for the top tier.

And still some people looked down on her. If it weren't for having to hold back sometimes, she'd have shut them down long ago.

But that was fine—she had plenty of ways to get under people's skin.

Seaseat City was ruined, thanks to Sherry.

So Julia simply moved to King City. Right in the financial district where Lucas' company stood, there happened to be a vacant building—an impressive one, too.

Not much less striking than the Harrison family's own headquarters.

From now on, she'd be running into Lucas all the time. Two brilliant people, both easy on the eyes, meeting at the top.

Anyone who saw them would have to call them the perfect match.

She almost had to thank Sherry for destroying her old office. Otherwise, how would she have landed right across from Lucas' company in King City?

He who stands closest reaps the greatest rewards.

She owed this opportunity to Sherry.

Julia could already picture the look on Sherry's face.