Chapter 48

"She's head over heels for Lucien! She won't make a fuss because she's scared if she does, Lucien won't even bother to give her the time of day ever again!" The more Bradley spoke, the more pissed he got. He almost smacked the table. "Seriously, man, why would you willingly marry a woman who's clearly hung up on someone else? Isn't that just asking for trouble? With your background, you could have your pick of anyone!" Right after he finished, Conrad silently reached out his hand. Bradley paused, a bit confused, then handed over the pack of cigarettes. Conrad pulled one out but didn't light it-just let it sit loosely between his lips. Bradley leaned in to help light it, but Conrad shot him a glance that froze him mid-motion. Then Conrad spoke, cigarette still there, his voice low but with an unmistakable edge. "She's just someone who got hurt." Bradley almost choked. "You serious, man? You're catching feelings out of sheer pity now? You really think someone who's still chasing another