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.

was up

Max in person, but Patrick informed her he had gone to the

crossed her eyes, but then

her heart from last night lingered, and his business trip

to calm down.

and all her documents, and set off. Since she’s rushed for time, she missed Aubree’s text

she was in the cab did she see Aubree’s message.

you hear?

Sophia

she went to a banquet, right?]

wonder the Rowlands didn’t hassle her last night. It was because Sophia had vanished. H

Sophia just

hadn’t heard even a whisper.

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

Chapter 172

Could it be related to hel?

as she did. Brielle doubted she would

this. Something else must have happened last

another

disappearance or who they’re really after. Keep yourself protected until

was still unclear which side was

exit the cab, her

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