When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 272

Struggling for air, my consciousness began to blur.

The discomfort was so unbearable that I wished for death

Thad vowed to never entangle with Bryant again, yet in this dire situation, he was the only person my mind could grasp.

“Bryant. Please, come quickly. Save me. I silently pleaded in my heart

Just as i was about to lose consciousness completely, a bucket of cold water was suddenly splashed over me.

The basement, almady chilled by the diught, became even colder, snapping me back to some semblance of awareness while making me shiver uncontrollably

The icy water trailed down my cheeks, neck, and under my collar, biting into my bones

As I lifted my eyes, I saw Dorothy tied up to a pillar nearby

Her face bore the imprint of two slaps, and her clothes were filthy and tattered, presenting a picture of utter disarray

on a chair, calm and

a weak, cold laugh, “Looks

it matter?” Dorothy retorted with confidence. “All that matters is who

the sound of a car engine

“Jane, don’t blame me.

descended into the basement, his posture dignified, still dressed in the bespoke suit

gaze instantly found mine, his pupils narrowing, before someone stopped him a

a cigar with a smile, greeted, “Mr. Ferguson, it’s

darkened, his gaze sharp and foreboding, “Let them

with Mrs. Ferguson today, Jarrod settled into a chair. “But then, my men tell me Ms. Myers here has some unclear ties with you. Couldn’t decide who to take, so I brought

want?”

into laughter, “I don’t want anything now Just curious to see, Mr. Ferguson…

narrowed, his gaze sharp. “What

of him. With a twisted smile, Jarrod explained. This gun has just one bullet left. Mr. Ferguson, pick someone to use it

was meant for either me

jaw clenched, too far for me to clearly discem

My breathing slowed involuntarily

chilling tone, Bryant asked,

“Mr. Ferguson,

really care for two women at