Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

hapter 6

Ashton’s offer was hard to turn down–especially the part about owing Briar a favor. That one hit differently.

Getting a favor from the Wade family might not mean much now, but Ashton’s promise carried real weight.

His influence had already outgrown the Wade family’s name. Thinking about her own reasons for coming back to the country, Briar paused.

Noticing her hesitation, Ashton leaned in. “Miss Jennings, you’re still in college, right? With your talent in traditional medicine, it’d be a shame not to study at Shoneport University. I’ve got some pull there if you’re interested, I can help.”

He was sharp. In the short time since learning Briar’s name, Ashton had already looked into her background. And this offer just hit the mark.

Briar smiled, her voice clear and calm. “Deal.”

Ashton pulled out his phone right away. “Let’s exchan

contact info.”

Briar glanced up, catching the friendly look in his eyes. She casually opened WhatsApp and added him.

Right after, Ashton transferred 3 million dollars to her, along with the remaining payment for the pills.

Once the money hit her account, Briar’s mood lightened even more. “Today’s treatment’s done. I’ll be back tomorrow for another session.”

When Ashton heard she was leaving, he nodded, then looked over at Griffin, who was slowly coming around. He turned back to Briar and said politely, “Let me walk you out.”

So the girl who’d swaggered in beside Ashton was now being respectfully escorted out by him.

the street could only look away, too

woken up, all their little plans had gone up

as she swung a leg over her bike. She balanced on one foot, gave the

He backed up to make way and replied, “See you

he paid her, Briar had been

smile felt more

her attitude. He couldn’t help

rode off cool as ever on her black motorcycle, leaving Ashton with nothing but the sharp, stylish

gone, Morton came over and asked in a low voice, “Mr. Wade, want me to have

profile pic–a little black kitten with a fierce look that was more bark than bite.

tomorrow.” He’d already figured out what made Briar tick.

looked a little puzzled but nodded.

on the busy street, Briar cruised behind a stretch

so she didn’t bother cutting through traffic.

custom ringtone. She answered

Chapter 6

bounty on the Dark Net, Tristan said. “Some Wade guy is offering big money to track me doen. The offices long dan de be Dasminca, is that the same Wade family you

Briar squinted. “Probably

“Get on the Dark Net

huh? Do you realize how much influence they hold in Dasmical Ser like you’re

with elite hackers. Digging around without a good reason

it is. If it’s Griffin, maybe I’ll think about coming out of hiding.” He hung up before Briar could

him down.

stared at her

insane Golden Eighty–One Technique. Every rich

the Dark Net, even