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.

been eyeing her like a–stray off the street could only

their little plans

a leg over her bike. She balanced on one foot, gave the engine a little rev, and waved with the other hand,

to make way and replied, “See you tomorrow,

lost on him–ever since he paid her,

smile

figured out what had changed her attitude.

ever on her black motorcycle, leaving Ashton with nothing but the

asked in a low voice, “Mr. Wade, want me to

at Briar’s WhatsApp profile pic–a little black kitten with a fierce look

out what made

puzzled but nodded. “Got

Briar cruised

didn’t bother cutting through traffic. After

her phone rang with Tristan’s custom ringtone. She answered through

Chapter 6

“Some Wade guy is offering big money to track me doen. The offices long dan de be Dasminca, is that the same Wade family

Briar squinted. “Probably

Tristan snapped. “Get on the Dark Net and check who posted

to mess with the Dark Net, huh? Do you realize how much influence they hold in

place was crawling with elite hackers. Digging around without

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 phone,

world, known for his rare and insane Golden Eighty–One Technique. Every rich and powerful person wanted big, but he had just dropped off the face of the earth for

people never stopped looking for Tristan. On the Dark