When Love Breaks by Jack

“Nadine…”

Bryant’s voice lingered over her name, as if tasting the syllables for the first time.

Nadine couldn’t bring herself to meet his piercing gaze, fearing that her facade would crumble under the weight of his scrutiny. Then, Bryant chuckled a sound that sent shivers down her spine-and demanded, “Who sent you?”

It was clear to Bryant that she was a pawn, sent by someone with a hidden agenda-a play for profit, because in his world, nobody made a move without an incentive.

Nadine hadn’t expected Bryant to be so astute, to see right through her with barely a glance. Her face paled as she took a deep breath and repeated the lie she had prepared.

“I’m just here on a part-time job. Nobody sent me…”

“Miss White.”

his jawline sharp against the dimly lit room. His voice was a low growl, “Since you’re here, you know who I am. Anything your backer can find on me, I can find on them. Anything they can offer you,

aura, she felt cornered, with no other choice but

Bryant could easily uncover any secret. Rather than futile resistance, she chose to bet everything on Bryant, who

immediately placing the

“Brother…”

seething with anger and already plotting revenge on Alaric, reluctantly spoke up, “That’s my cousin’s boyfriend, the one you met at the bar last week. He’s been eyeing our medical project.” “I never imagined he’d be bold enough to make

knew Bryant

those close to him. Crossing him, especially using someone from his past as bait, was a guaranteed

stand-in for someone Bryant once held dear,

ashed his cigarette, not acknowledging York’s input, and turned

trap without

guessed, “Probably in his

Alaric by the collar and tossing

the violence, watching Alaric