Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 27 You’re Coming Home With Me

Brendan was so infuriated that his eyes turned beet red. He had never been relegated to second place by a woman before. He had never felt this way before!

“Is that how important that son of a b*tch is to you?! You’re acting as if you’ll die if you aren’t with him!”

Deirdre clenched her hands into fists. The way the maid had spoken-combined with how inferiorly he was treated in his own family – implied that he had suffered some serious bodily harm. And yet, Brendan did not give a damn about his suffering!

He had always been like this! He’d always treated everyone else’s lives as insignificant and expendable!

His apathy infuriated Deirdre. “You’re damn right, Brendan! I’ll die if I’m not with him! There, I said it! But what’s your excuse? You promised me, but did you do what you said you would?!”

“McKinnon !” Brendan growled and tightened his hold around her arms. His blood was boiling. “You just keep

testing my patience, don’t you? Do you know how easy it would be for me to make the Fullers and that son of a b* tch vanish? One order from me is all it would take. One order!”

when she heard his reply. Of course. The Devil wielded unchecked power in this godforsaken city. She had seen it in action before… So how could she fight him and risk even more of his

necessary silence. Necessary because

had to stop Deirdre from being with Sterling any longer. If this went on, Brendan would never be able to possess even an inch of her heart. Grabbing her wrist,

she even

wriggle free from his grip, and her feet remained locked in place. “I’m

to see that it ended. She would not leave until she

Her stubborn attitude frustrated him. He was not going to let these two see each other again! “You’re coming

stubbornly refused to cave, so Brendan began to forcefully trawl her away. She struggled, flailing her arms. Finally, she broke down and whimpered. “Please just

she was not in tears yet was because she was

desolation in her features

Fine! I’ll let you see that bastard if it means you will finally give up! See for yourself if that pathetic guy could really protect you!” he snarled as he pulled her into his arms. He shot a sudden glare at

immediately did

aimed to please. “Oh my God, to what do we owe the honor of receiving a guest like you! I was just about to bring my failure of a son to see you!

like us get into heated confrontations all the time. It was just a silly