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.”

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

she felt cornered, with no other choice but to face him and confess, “It was

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

frowned, not immediately placing the name,

“Brother…”

you met at the bar last week. He’s been eyeing our medical project.” “I never imagined he’d be bold enough to

knew Bryant

of those close to him. Crossing him, especially using someone from

was clear Nadine was a stand-in for someone Bryant once held

acknowledging York’s input, and turned to Nadine, “Where’s Alaric now? Waiting

trap

guessed, “Probably in

dragging Alaric by the collar and tossing him to the floor with a

the violence, watching Alaric glare at