Chapter 31
Ryan thought his ears were playing tricks on him. How on earth had Max shown up here, of all places?
He frowned, glanced down at Brielle, then directed a stern look at the bodyguards, “Keep an eye on her. Make sure she doesn’t make a peep.”
The guards, who had been busily unbuckling their belts, stopped and nodded respectfully.
Ryan took his time descending the staircase, spotting Max lounging on the sofa with Patrick tagging along.
It was Max’s first time visiting, and he’d always been a reserved person, with even less interaction with the rest of the Dorsey family.
At that moment, Faith graciously brought out a platter of fruits, relief washing over her when she saw Ryan was unaccompanied by his female assistant.
the family threshold wasn’t new. The first few times had caused quite the scandal, leading to a public ruckus from Faith. The uproar had become the talk of the Dorsey family,
years, Faith had been the devoted housewife, but sensing Ryan’s growing impatience with her, she’d
company thrived, yet
had an epiphany. Secure her son Spencer’s position, and she could reclaim Ryan’s affections. After all, despite his notorious escapades, Ryan had never sired an illegitimate child.
“Max, what brings you here so late? Trouble at
time to reply, while Patrick nodded
a visibly expecting woman was ushered in. Pale-faced and visibly shrinking upon seeing Faith, the woman clutched her belly and burst into tears
He
turned icy, “What is this?” She glared at Max, lips pressed tightly
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
The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!