Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) 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 .