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 nced at him while mixing a drink .


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    Brad , maybe you should ease up on the drinks youve got business to handleter .


    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 nced 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 dly 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 aid 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 ce ? Uh … that might not be the best idea , the man replied hesitantly .


    Were not even officially dating yet .


    Oh ,e on ! Its the 21st century ! Who cares aboutbels ? As long as youre serious about me , Im willing to do anything ! Listening to their lovey dovey banter only deepened Brads bitterness .


    Another couple unting their happiness , rubbing it in his face .


    He wondered if the kids these days were unaware that public disys of affection never end well .


    Chapter 185 Brads thoughts wandered back to Serena .


    He wished she would act coy and affectionately with him like that .


    If she did , he would feel like he had been given a whole new lease on life .


    The alcohol ,bined with his pent up frustration , made his head buzzed .


    Nheless , Brad did not forget the reason he was at Dillons Bar to retrieve the stolen forms from Rhodes Corporations pharmaceutical department .


    Thinking of that reminded him , once again , of Harvey .


    Brad felt aplicated mix of admiration and jealousy .


    The little bastard was shrewd , managing to infiltrate Rhodes Corporation like this .


    If Harvey seeded in securing thepanys key pharmaceutical forms , the Weller family would dominate Jayrodales medical industry .


    For a moment , Brads thoughts turned dark .


    What if he took those forms for himself , broke away from the Weller family , and started his own business ? The possibilities were endless fame , fortune , Serena .


    He could have it all .


    However , the fantasy did notst .


    Brad shook his head , forcing the dangerous idea out of his mind .


    If he dared to betray the Weller family , Harvey would hunt him down without hesitation .


    Lost in thought , Brad nearly jumped when someone tapped him on the shoulder .


    He blinked , his alcohol blurred vision trying to focus .


    When he looked up and saw who it was , his body instantly tensed.