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

but Patrick informed her he had

wave of disappointment crossed her eyes, but then she thought, maybe it was

lingered,

to calm down.

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

the cab did she see Aubree’s message.

did you hear? Sophia’s

Sophia missing?

you sure? I thought she went to a

Rowlands didn’t hassle her last night. It was

could Sophia just

even a whisper.

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

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it

she

to do this. Something else must have

another cautious message.

behind Sophia’s disappearance or who they’re really after. Keep yourself protected until things clear

but it was still unclear which side

to exit the cab, her phone buzzed with

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