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."

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. So, if you don't start talking, my

cornered, with no other choice

the truth; someone like Bryant could easily uncover any secret. Rather than futile resistance, she chose to bet everything on Bryant, who seemed infinitely more

immediately

"Brother..."

anger and already plotting revenge on Alaric, reluctantly spoke up, "That's my cousin's boyfriend, the one you met

imagined he'd be bold enough

him. Crossing him, especially using someone from his past as bait, was a

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

ashed his cigarette, not acknowledging York's input, and turned to Nadine,

this trap without planning to see

"Probably in

Alaric by the collar and tossing him to the