Chapter 12

But by 10 p.m., Brielle hadn’t sent a message. Spencer felt uneasy, as if something was slipping out of control. Yet, thinking of the Haywoods’ attitude towards him, which was like they’d gladly gift-wrap Brielle and deliver her to his bed, a flicker of relief crossed his eyes. After all, Brielle would have to give in eventually.

Brielle packed her belongings, printed her resignation letter, and left it on her desk. Then, with a box in her arms, she descended to the lobby.

No sooner had she steadied herself than a blinding light shone on her. She raised her hand to shield her eyes and turned to see a familiar license plate.

Her first thought was whether this man wanted her again. After all, there was hardly any other reason he would seek her out.

The car slowly approached and came to a halt The door opened. Brielle, still clutching the box, bent down to peer inside and, sure enough, saw the man in a suit, looking a

ras dazzling as a painting but just too cold.

“Uncle Max,” she called out without any intention of joining him. She really wasn’t in the mood tonight.

Max’s fingertips lightly played with the rosary on his wrist, his demeanor indifferent. After a long pause, he softly commanded, “Get in.”

sure I

intended to create a promiscuous persona around Max. It’d be better to keep their entanglements strictly to the bedroom. Otherwise,

enough, and Max

first time when they slept together. He

at his lips because of her words. His gaze dropped

your job?” The box she held was too conspicuous

struggle and leaned into his embrace. They’d slept together. There was no point in feigning modesty now. “Yeah, I’ve been cast aside after serving my

as well continue setting a timebomb here with Max. She hoped when the bomb exploded, Spencer would be able to

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many ventures-can you

caught her chin between his fingers, sensing the

for new product development. It cost a fortune. You probably didn’t receive the approval contract overseas because they

affairs meant

the directors’ petty theft was just a drop in the bucket compared

the French Empire

are

this.” The billion-dollar building, supposedly

Once the building’s secrets were exposed, Spencer would be in

the ‘Friday Night Decadence Club.’ You should raid it then. You’d

Ha. She’d use Max to dismantle his happy

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