Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother

Never had I met someone who wanted to expedite her own demise.

Standing behind Colin, I could see Jasmine's every gesture clearly. Her eyes sparkled with hope when she mentioned the gift. They were transfixed on Colin. Love threatened to overflow from her orbs. She truly believed that the man she had saved would prepare a gift she'd love a lot.

I was sure that she had feelings for Colin. Unfortunately, love couldn't be shared. Colin loved me, and he had no more love left for her. No matter how much she loved him, I'd never let her take him away from me.

Something swelled within my chest. It was the fearlessness to protect my love and the man of my dreams. I was like the beast who had to protect its territory, even if it meant I'd bleed.

empty-handed." I appeared from behind Colin and smiled politely. Ignoring the disbelief on Jasmine's face, I gave her the beautifully

The frozen smile on her face turned into a grimace. Frowning,

fine woman after all these years," said a man who was walking toward us, oblivious to the tension that was unfolding between

the present box, Jasmine? I know birthdays and other important dates are very important to you girls. The

a polite nod. Had he

which would inevitably backfire on

only embarrass herself in front of everyone? Jasmine continued to smile wryly as she accepted my gift. She began to open the gift under everyone's expectant cheers. My

a mean gift? For a second, I wanted to take the present back. Colin winked at me.

once Jasmine unwrapped the present. As she opened it, a delicate luggage tag