Chapter 284

Brielle’s mind was a tornado of thoughts, her eyes blinking through the sting of fatigue. She couldn’t muster the strength to respond to any messages. She didn’t even recall how she got. back to her hospital room, just that the world seemed to tremble before her eyes.

“Ms. Brielle? Ms. Brielle!” The doctor’s voice seemed to echo from afar. She tried to snap out of it, but clarity eluded her.

Outside the room, Miranda didn’t dare linger. She knew exactly how Julian had died, and her face had drained of color. She needed to get ahead of the story, to pin everything on Brielle. Otherwise, Robert wouldn’t let her off the hook either.

Clutching her fists tightly. Miranda glared at Brielle with a mix of urgency and fear.

With Julian gone, what could possibly stop Max now?

She hurried downstairs, desperate to consult with Robert.

already found Lillian. Her hand, now bandaged, was scrutinized by her cold

brewing storm in her eyes. “Lillian, who did

bitter smirk crossed Lillian’s face. “Who else but Brielle? Cameron, haven’t you figured out a

sorry, Max has the police in his pocket. The Haywood

apocalyptic. They say each finger is connected to the heart. No one knew the pain and fear she had felt the night before. Her grip tightened on her fingers. fresh blood seeping through the

how to diffuse the crisis at hand.” Her eyes glinted with malice, her lips pursed coldly. “If Max won’t let us be, then

into a sobering clarity. She wanted revenge on Brielle and on

glancing around to make sure they were alone before responding in a hushed tone. “Lillian, stop dreaming. Do you have any idea how many have wanted Max dead over the years? Look at him, still thriving. Mom’s gone to fetch Grandpa. As long as Grandpa is around, Brielle won’t let Max keep targeting the Haywoods. I’m more worried

now.

a wild animal cornered in desperation. “I know

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