Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 504



"Nadine..."

Bryant's voice lingered over her name, as if tasting the syllables for the first time.

Nadine couldn't bring herself to meet his piercing gaze, fearing that her facade would crumble under the weight of his scrutiny. Then, Bryant chuckled —a sound that sent shivers down her spine-and demanded, "Who sent you?"

It was clear to Bryant that she was a pawn, sent by someone with a hidden agenda-a play for profit, because in his world, nobody made a move without an incentive.

Nadine hadn't expected Bryant to be so astute, to see right through her with barely a glance. Her face paled as she took a deep breath and repeated the lie she had prepared.

"I'm just here on a part-time job. Nobody sent me..."

"Miss White."

dimly lit room. His voice was a low growl, "Since you're here, you know who I am. Anything your backer can find on me, I can find on them. Anything they can offer you, I can match. Let's just say, I'm known for not playing nice when I'm crossed.

no other choice but to

the truth; someone like Bryant could easily uncover any secret. Rather than futile resistance, she chose

immediately placing the name,

"Brother..."

Carlson, seething with anger and already plotting revenge on Alaric, reluctantly spoke up, "That's my cousin's

he'd be bold enough

force to be reckoned with, fiercely protective of those close to him. Crossing him, especially using someone from his past as bait, was

was clear Nadine was a stand-in for someone Bryant once held dear, chosen for her natural resemblance and the

his cigarette, not acknowledging York's input, and turned to Nadine, "Where's Alaric now? Waiting in the

this trap without planning to

guessed, "Probably in his

catching Bryant's silent command, left and returned shortly, dragging Alaric by the collar and tossing him to the floor with a solid kick. Nadine recoiled at the violence, watching Alaric glare