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.”

Anything your backer can find on me, I can find on them. Anything they can offer you, I can match. Let’s just say, I’m known for not playing nice when I’m crossed. So, if you don’t start talking, my patience will run thin.” Hearing this, Nadine felt a cold sweat break out. She bit her lip, weighing her

intense aura, she felt cornered, with no other choice but to face him

illusions about continuing to hide the truth; someone like Bryant could easily uncover any secret. Rather than futile resistance, she chose to bet everything on Bryant, who

immediately

“Brother…”

met at the bar last week. He’s

knew Bryant

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

someone Bryant

York’s input, and turned

set this trap without planning

“Probably

Bryant’s silent command, left and returned shortly, dragging Alaric by

recoiled at the violence, watching Alaric glare at