After clinking glasses, Tyler took a sip of his drink and glanced past Nadine at Brad, who was sitting across from her. However, his words were directed at Nadine. "Nad, I heard you finally got divorced. Congratulations on being single again! "By the way, do you think I still have a chance to be with you? I know I messed up before and let you down, but I genuinely regret it. If you're willing to giveanother shot, I promise I won't let you down again!" He was well aware that Brad was present. In fact, that was part of the reason he walked over and spoke so boldly to get under Brad's skin. After all, just because he had kissed Nadine once, Brad had not only attacked him but nearly ruined his family.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTyler was aware that the score between them couldn't be settled so easily. However, it was a personal grudge between him and Brad, and it had nothing to do with the Hamilton family. He wouldn't seek revenge on the Hamiltons as his problem was solely with Brad.
This was especially true when it cto Nadine. Brad was once married to her but never truly appreciated her. Whenever he thought about what Nadine had gone through, Tyler felt a strong urge to beat Brad up to a pulp. Making a few sarcastic remarks to get a rise out of him was the most mercy he could show.
Nadine glanced at Brad's expression and realized he wasn't as upset as she thought he would be. He was still breathtakingly handsome, with well-defined features and an air of unmatched elegance.
In the past, he would've lost his shit and even thrown a punch at Tyler. But today, he acted as if he hadn't heard Tyler's taunts at all. He sat there and focused on his food, exuding a poise that bordered on regal.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe cuff of his shirt was rolled up, revealing his lean, attractive wrist. Nadine couldn't help but stare at his wrist, momentarily entranced. It was true that attractive people always maintained their charms, no matter the tor place.
Noticing her gaze on his wrist, Brad deliberately adjusted his sleeve to reveal even more of it. Then, he lifted his gaze to look at Tyler, who was sitting beside Nadine.
"What makes a loser like you think you have the right to be here? Do you want to tell the whole world just how much of a failure you are? You can't even protect the woman you love. What kind of man does that make you?"
He had gotten the full story of Tyler's past with Nadine. In fact, it hardly counted as history. It was more of an unrequited crush. Tyler had fallen for Nadine but hadn't even managed to confess before she married into his family. No matter how he looked at it, Tyler was a failure.
The jab hit its mark, and Tyler's smile faltered. But this was adult business, and Brad didn't want Sean Caught in NO the tension. He turned to the little boy and asked, "Sean, could you getsice cream?"
Sean's eyes lit up at the mention of ice cream. Without a moment's m hesitation, be responded, "Of course! I'll get it right now!"