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

planned to say goodbye to Max in person, but Patrick informed

then she thought,

night lingered, and his business trip was the

to calm down.

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

was in the cab did she see

you hear?

Sophia

thought she went to a banquet, right?]

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

could Sophia just disappear?

heard even a whisper.

people. Some saw her, but after she went to talk to Lillian, she

Chapter 172

Could it be related

Brielle doubted she

else must have

another cautious

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

hunch, but it was still unclear which

exit the cab, her phone buzzed with a new message.

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