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.”

a low 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

Bryant’s intense aura, she felt cornered, with no other choice but to

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 seemed infinitely more

not immediately placing the

“Brother…”

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 week. He’s been eyeing our medical project.” “I never imagined

Bryant

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

astute observer, it was clear Nadine was a stand-in for someone Bryant once held dear, chosen for her natural resemblance

not acknowledging York’s input, and turned to Nadine, “Where’s Alaric

have set this trap without planning to

guessed, “Probably

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

Alaric glare at