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

but Patrick informed her he had gone to the office

crossed her eyes, but then she thought, maybe it was for

night lingered, and his business

to calm down.

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

in the cab did she see

you hear?

Sophia

thought she went to a banquet,

hassle her last night. It was

Sophia

heard even a whisper.

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

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Lillian? Could it be

as she did. Brielle doubted she would leave

else must have happened last night. Maybe someone

sent another

who they’re really

it was still unclear which

about to exit the cab, her

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