HEIR OF PAIN
His brows drew together slightly.
“So it finally worked,” Ryder muttered under his breath.
He turned to Arden.
“I took that flash drive from the man who harassed you,” Ryder said.
“Derek,” Arden said immediately.
Ryder nodded. He turned back to the laptop, curiosity mixed with concern. Slowly, he pressed play. The video began.
Ryder’s expression changed as the footage played. His jaw tightened and his eyes tightened again.
Arden felt his chest tighten again.
“Those are my parents,” Arden said, his voice breaking. Tears gathered in his eyes once more. “They didn’t die in an accident, Ryder.”