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.”

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

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

had no 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,

immediately

“Brother…”

you met at the bar last week. He’s been eyeing our medical project.”

knew Bryant

close to him. Crossing him, especially

stand-in for someone Bryant once held dear, chosen for her natural

his cigarette, not acknowledging York’s input, and turned to Nadine, “Where’s Alaric now? Waiting in the car

wouldn’t have set this trap

“Probably in his

catching Bryant’s silent command, left and returned shortly, dragging Alaric by the collar and tossing him to the floor

recoiled at the violence, watching Alaric glare at her with undisguised