Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 485

Chapter 485 Just thinking about how Serena had dismissed him with such disdain earlier that day made Brad seethe with frustration .

He thought she was ungrateful .

After all , he had been nothing but genuine toward her , yet she still dared to fantasize about staying with Harvey .

Brad was determined not to let that happen .

Serena was going to be his , ho matter what .

It was not about love or promises ; it was about his pride as a man and the thrill of conquest .

Losing the fight for the family headship to Harvey had already been humiliating enough , but if he could not win Serena over , Brad figured he might as well crawl into a hole and die .

Behind the bar , the bartender glanced at him while mixing a drink .

Mr.

Brad , maybe you should ease up on the drinks youve got business to handle later .

Shut the hell up ! Brad snapped , his voice slurred with irritation .

Who the hell do you you are , telling me what to do ? The bartender flinched and backed off , deciding it was not worth arguing .

Just then , a couple a man and a woman walked up to the bar .

think Two cocktails , on the rocks , the woman said with a snap of her fingers , her tone confident and carefree .

The bartender glanced up at her , momentarily stunned .

She was absolutely gorgeous , the kind of beauty that could make a man forget all logic .

He thought to thought to himself that he would gladly break his back working if it meant he could afford to take care of someone like her .

Then , he looked at the man beside her handsome , charming , and wearing a laid back smile like some kind of Prince Charming .

The bartender sighed inwardly .

Those TV dramas had it all wrong ; the princess always ends up with the prince , leaving guys like him , with a paycheck that barely covers the rent , out in the cold .

The woman said flirtatiously , Sweetheart , if were drinking , I cant go home tonight .

Why dont you take me back to your place ? Uh … that might not be the best idea , the man replied hesitantly .

Were not even officially dating yet .

For a moment , Brads thoughts turned dark .

What if he took those formulas for himself , broke away from the Weller family , and started his own business ? The possibilities were endless fame , fortune , Serena .

He could have it all .

However , the fantasy did not last .

Brad shook his head , forcing the dangerous idea out of his mind .

If he dared to betray the Weller family , Harvey would hunt him down without hesitation .

Lost in thought , Brad nearly jumped when someone tapped him on the shoulder .

He blinked , his alcohol blurred vision trying to focus .

When he looked up and saw who it was , his body instantly tensed.