Chapter 779

Nadine's face was pale, almost ghostly, and the fear that gripped her made her look fragile and shaken. At this moment, she was like a frightened rabbit caught in a trap, lost and helpless. That look in her eyes made Brad's heart ache. He couldn't understand how things had come to this. All he wanted was to pull Nadine into his arms and hold her. For the first time in his life, he, who had dominated the business world, felt the raw sting of fear. What would have happened if he hadn't yanked her out of the way just now? The thought alone was paralyzing. He could still feel the sharp pain on the back of his hand where the side mirror of the van had grazed him when he pulled Nadine into his arms. Had it been Nadine who had been grazed, he couldn't even begin to think about what he might have done. Faced with her question and the fear in her eyes, he parted his lips but ultimately couldn't say a word. The cold breeze brushed against his face, making him feel as if reality itself had