JAYDEN said nothing, though his expression darkened. For some reason, her words fueled his anger.

MICHELLE, realizing she had been thoroughly ignored, turned to JAYDEN and said, "JAYDEN, you don't need to leave. I'll go by myself."

She grabbed her bag and rushed out. As she brushed past BRANDON, she noticed he did not even turn to look at her. Her face went pale, and she took a deep breath before walking quickly out of the private room.

Jayden glared at Brandon. "I never thought you'd change so much just because of a relationship. All these years of brotherhood-do they really mean less to you than a girlfriend you have...