Chapter 296

After hanging up the phone, Brielle stared blankly at her mobile device. Max hadn’t answered her call. Could it be that Lillian had used her phone to set up a meeting with Max?

Brielle was beside herself with worry, itching to leap out of bed.

Aubree steadied her, a puzzled frown creasing her brow. “If Max lacked even the most basic vigilance, he’d have been taken out a long time ago. A mere Lillian couldn’t possibly outmaneuver him. You should be more concerned about yourself right now.”

Brielle’s lips trembled as she slowly lay back down. “But he really didn’t answer, and Patrick mentioned he was feeling unwell.”

Aubree would never believe that Lillian could get one over on Max. In her mind, Lillian was nothing but a venomous little daisy, whose dark tactics couldn’t hold a candle to Max’s capabilities.

“Aubree, could you please check with Andrew for me? Ask him where Max is?”

Kenzo again, but after several attempts already, she was worried about annoying him.

as her hand massaged her temples. “Bri, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Falling for

words. When she first got to know Max, she thought she was clear–headed

it was a one–sided affair. Max wouldn’t join her on her stage. and if her affections were ever to be discovered, he might even

When Spencer had wronged her, all she wanted was to bite back with

Aubree finally caved and pulled out her phone. “I’ll call Andrew

now.”

thanks, she rested quietly against the

and hit the call button. “It’s me.”

had already settled into the living room, with his legs crossed atop the coffee

where Max is?” Aubree was straightforward and didn’t beat around the bush.

Brielle, so this question was likely asked on Brielle’s

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