Chapter 161

Lillian’s face twisted with envy as she clutched the banister, her fingers tightening until her knuckles ached. Tonight, she was supposed to be the star of the show, all eyes should have been on her, but the couple at the entrance was simply too dazzling, their appearance making the grand hall seem all the brighter.

“Mr. Dorsey,” someone called out respectfully, yet no one dared approach. Others followed suit with their greetings, anxious to be noticed.

Max simply nodded in acknowledgment before lowering his gaze to speak with Brielle. A respectful distance formed around them, as if by unspoken agreement no one would encroach. The crowd was itching with curiosity, eager to see what would unfold next.

Spencer, upon seeing them together, was instantly reminded of the previous day when he visited the apartment and happened to see them sharing an elevator down. He didn’t want to dwell on it, not even now, as he gripped his wine glass, his anxiety magnifying.

The murmurs continued around him, though hushed.

“Is that Brielle beside Mr. Dorsey?”

Dorsey known for his aversion to germs? How come

Brielle’s got a face that

just a touch this evening, yet she effortlessly overshadowed the other women

for a graceful, soothing melody to play as Lillian descended the stairs, but she had barely reached

mid–staircase, the music still playing, seemingly now a backdrop for the couple at the

to take it anymore, Lillian clumsily made her way down and approached Max.

did you

words carefully crafted to suggest they had met by chance outside, but this ruse hinged on

her, continuing instead to ask Brielle, “Have you booked your flight for the

a gathering? It was both odd and yet not, familiar yet laced with subtlety.

my eye on a company, but I’ll need to inspect their operations on–site. There’s a border between us, so I can’t be sure of their situation just yet.”

Chapter 161

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