When Love Breaks by Jack

Then, with a nonchalant stretch, he gulped down the last of his coffee, slammed the mug on the table, and declared, “Well, Ms. Webster, you’d better keep that backdoor open for me. If things go south, I’m coming back to crash with you.”

“Uncle!” Off to the side, Ike, who was sipping on his hot chocolate, gave him a reproachful look, pouting, “Don’t you have work today?”

Gregory’s face softened momentarily before shooting Ike a sharp glance, “Little brat, tired of me already?”

Ike huffed, “When you’re here, Jane’s all yours!”

And with that, Gregory was effectively chased out.

After seeing Gregory into the elevator, the little tyke clambered up to me, planting a wet kiss on my cheek, “Jane, who do you love more, me or Uncle?”

I couldn’t help but laugh, “I love you, of course.”

But I love your uncle more. I thought.

…

The night was serene, and the top-tier RiverCity Club basked in its tranquility amidst a bustling neighborhood. Membership was exclusive, and a card could set you back a sum in the six figures.

entry rights; everything else was on

line between the classes, leaving the average Joe to only

as one of the club’s waitresses, nodding

“I do.”

face was calm, yet there was a chill in her demeanor, “To stay by Mr.

words, to become

your mom’s medical bills. Or, if Mr. Ferguson takes a liking, you’ll want for nothing. But fail,

all she had, battling heart disease

her mom’s condition

to tears, but money didn’t grow on trees Alaric

man rumored to shake RiverCity with a

man of

urging her to just go

knocked and entered the dimly lit private room Alaric

the other rooms, this one was subdued. Without seeing faces, she could tell which one

and sharp, made it clear he was no ordinary rich

“Just leave the drinks

“Okay.”

Steven paused, sharply turning

so did Bryant,