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.

rights; everything else was on

stark line between the classes, leaving the average Joe

the woman dressed as one of the club’s waitresses, nodding in approval yet double-checking, “You remember

“I do.”

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

to become

tonight. Pull it off, and I’ll cover your mom’s medical bills. Or, if Mr. Ferguson takes a liking, you’ll want for nothing. But fail, and well, you know the stakes.” The woman’s hands trembled slightly by her side, aware she had no other choice,

her mom was all she had, battling

mom’s

money didn’t grow

was to seduce the man rumored to shake

clinging to her morals and doubting her allure to a man of such caliber, surrounded by beauties.

urging her to

and entered the dimly lit private room Alaric

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

presence, so commanding and sharp, made it clear he was

frowned, barely acknowledging her, “Just leave the drinks

“Okay.”

moment she spoke, Steven paused, sharply

so did Bryant,