When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Chapter 1828 Taking Three Bullets

As Garrett spoke, he picked up the glass of whiskey on the table and brought it to his mouth, taking a sip. When he lowered his head, he caught a glimpse of me out of the corner of his eye. With the wine glass in his hand, he started strolling toward me.

Judging from the wrinkles on his face, he was already in his fifties. But still, he was filled with vigor, his solid muscles rendering him particularly strong. His eyes that were accustomed to carnage and bloodshed were like sharp blades, intent on carving me up.

A second before he stepped right into my personal space, Nathaniel stepped forward and inserted himself between us.

“The matters of the organization have nothing to do with her, Mr. Jensen,” Nathaniel remarked.

Garrett swept a gaze over him, the look in his eyes turning deadly in a flash, carrying intense oppression. Despite having someone separating us, a chill inexorably struck me.

However, Nathaniel stood firm against the pressure and budged nary an inch.

That was clearly beyond Garrett’s expectation, for scrutiny manifested in his eyes as he stared at the man.

It was as though he suddenly didn’t know him anymore.

and patted Nathaniel on the shoulder with a chuckle. “Very well, Nat. You

his wine glass in hand. When he had

hand on the arm of the couch while idly resting the other

that moment, but Nathaniel had instructed me to keep quiet unless absolutely necessary, so I could only

change anything. However, I can promise you that the organization’s profit will double

the corner of his mouth, seemingly doubting

truth.”

was no longer the slightest hint of calmness on Garrett’s face, but a darkness that carried brewing fury overtaking his features. In an exceedingly caustic voice, he retorted, “It’s your duty to manage the business well, not your bargaining chip to blackmail me! I told you that you couldn’t trust anyone in this world except yourself, but you decided to keep this ticking

that he was left with no retort. He merely stood there like a statue

was the “ticking time bomb” he mentioned. After all, I still had that much

to say that Nathaniel’s authority

forthcoming response from him, Garrett jutted his chin at the

the bodyguards behind me a look. In mere seconds, they

the man deftly whipped out a gun. With the barrel aimed right at me,