Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 485 Just thinking about how Serena had dismissed him with such disdain earlier that day made Brad seethe with frustration .

He thought she was ungrateful .

After all , he had been nothing but genuine toward her , yet she still dared to fantasize about staying with Harvey .

Brad was determined not to let that happen .

Serena was going to be his , ho matter what .

It was not about love or promises ; it was about his pride as a man and the thrill of conquest .

Losing the fight for the family headship to Harvey had already been humiliating enough , but if he could not win Serena over , Brad figured he might as well crawl into a hole and die .

Behind the bar , the bartender glanced at him while mixing a drink .

Mr.

Brad , maybe you should ease up on the drinks youve got business to handle later .

Shut the hell up ! Brad snapped , his voice slurred with irritation .

Who the hell do you you are , telling me what to do ? The bartender flinched and backed off , deciding it was not worth arguing .

then , a couple a man and a

the rocks , the woman said with a

up at

of beauty that could make a man forget all logic

he would gladly break his back working if it meant he could afford to take care of

the man beside her handsome , charming , and wearing a laid back smile like some kind

bartender sighed

had it all wrong ; the princess always ends up with the prince , leaving guys like him , with a paycheck

, Sweetheart , if were drinking , I

you take me back to your place ? Uh … that might not be the best idea

even officially

? As long as youre serious about me , Im willing to do anything ! Listening to

flaunting their happiness , rubbing

were unaware that public displays of affection never

Brads thoughts wandered back

she would act coy and affectionately

, he would feel like he had been given a whole

his pent up frustration , made his head buzzed

at Dillons

that reminded him , once again

mix of admiration and