After hanging up the phone with Phyllis, Colt remained seated at his desk, his eyes fixed on the documents in front of him.
As the sole heir of the Ryan family, Colt's responsibilities had grown increasingly heavier recently.
By the time he finished his work for the day, it was already around four in the morning.
Walking to his bedroom door, he placed his hand on the doorknob, but his mind was elsewhere.
Images of Regina resisting him flashed through his thoughts.
He pictured opening the door, only to be met with her avoidance or rejection, and for the first time, he found himself wanting to avoid the confrontation.
The more he pressed down on the doorknob, the clearer and stronger the image became.
Still, Colt brushed the thoughts aside and resolutely pushed the door open.
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