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.”

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

she felt cornered, with no other choice but to

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

not 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

knew Bryant

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

someone Bryant once held dear, chosen for her

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

trap without planning to see

guessed, “Probably in

dragging Alaric by the collar and tossing him to

Alaric