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.”

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, 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

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

could easily uncover any secret.

not immediately placing the name,

“Brother…”

Carlson, 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

knew Bryant was a

close to him. Crossing him, especially using someone from his past as

clear Nadine was a stand-in for someone Bryant once held dear, chosen for her

and turned to Nadine, “Where’s Alaric now?

set this trap without

guessed, “Probably in his

silent command, left and returned shortly, dragging Alaric by the collar and

recoiled at the violence, watching Alaric glare