Chapter 172

Max slipped into his pajamas and wandered over to the floor–to–ceiling windows. “Dad’s orders? When?”

Whatever came through on the other end rendered him silent for a moment. “You handle it.”

After hanging up, he approached the bed and carefully tucked Brielle in, then turned and walked

away.

Only when the bedroom door clicked shut did Brielle slowly open her eyes.

Footsteps echoed in the hallway, heading towards the study, it seemed.

She turned over, the name ‘Alivia‘ stirring unrest within her.

A self–deprecating smile crept across Brielle’s face. Was he about to meet with the Barnes girl? She gently patted her somewhat stifled chest, realizing she had no right to be jealous. Therefore, she had to manage her emotions well.

She couldn’t let him find out. She couldn’t let anyone find out.

next morning, she was up

goodbye to Max in person, but Patrick informed her he

crossed her eyes, but then she thought,

last night lingered, and his

to calm down.

all her documents, and set off. Since she’s

in the cab did she see

hear? Sophia’s

Sophia

sure? I thought she

the Rowlands didn’t hassle her last night. It

could Sophia just

hadn’t heard even a whisper.

the banquet. The cops questioned a bunch of people. Some saw her, but after she went to talk

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it be related

Brielle doubted she

have happened last night. Maybe someone was fishing in troubled

sent another cautious

or who they’re really after.

similar hunch, but it was still unclear

exit the cab, her

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