Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 569 Troubles

“I know I called him Bren, but it was just a ploy to ingratiate myself with him. It happens

when you really need someone’s help. You can’t sound like a belligerent *ss.

“You remember what I said just now, right? I asked him if he still holds a grudge against

me. That’s really the crux of our disagreement. I hated his guts, so I left. I didn’t try to

explain myself or resolve any conflict between us, which caused him to resent me even

more. I even thought he hung up on me because he refused to help me.”

Deirdre was nailed to her spot. She did remember the words Declan had used. If she

was right about Brendan and Declan’s relationship, then the latter would not have said

something like, “are you still holding a grudge”, would he?

Her expression relaxed. Pressing her lips tight, she asked, “So… you’re in a bind, huh?”

“Yeah.”

“Is it… serious?” asked Deirdre, concerned. Anything that could make Declan ask

Brendan for help must be some grim affair.

He was silent for a moment before finally answering, “A day after I returned to Eastgene,

She told me something bad will happen to

during the upcoming party. I was about to ask

have no idea

see.” Deirdre furrowed her eyebrows. She understood

so both of them had a

possible.

important to warn me, then whatever’s gonna happen

help me when I’m in a bind, the sort of person

brother would rather not offend. The only person who fits

Kyran?” Deirdre could not help

being abroad at the moment is certainly

make it in time for the

‘Why not?”

instantly know that I’m plotting something. It’s

from tipping him off to

The Kings had an even bigger knot than she

envisioned.

like an idiot for misunderstanding

done the

Honestly, I’m more interested to know why you’re the

It’s

to another subject made Deirdre grimace. “I…

to discuss it. Then a massive downpour

no choice but to rest up in a hotel

“Huh?” He let out a chuckle, but he sounded