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.

she was up at six.

person, but Patrick informed her he had gone to the office overnight to deal with paperwork.

but then she thought, maybe it was for the best.

heart from last night lingered, and his business trip was the perfect chance

to calm down.

grabbed her laptop and all her documents, and set off. Since she’s rushed for time, she

in the cab

you hear? Sophia’s

frowned. Sophia missing?

I thought she went to a banquet,

last night. It was because Sophia had vanished.

could Sophia just disappear?

hadn’t heard even a

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

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it be related to

she would leave such an

do this. Something else must have happened last night. Maybe someone was

another cautious message.

disappearance or who they’re

it was

about to exit the cab,

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