Chapter 298

Patrick’s mouth twitched, and a hint of mirth danced in his eyes.

What was

was this? The lady doth protest too much, methinks?

Max furrowed his brow, clearly with more on his mind. After a long pause, Max managed to get the words out. “Don’t tell her I was at the apartment.”

Patrick nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Seeing Max had nothing more. to add, Patrick went ahead and reconnected with Brielle.

Her phone lit up with his number, and a subtle spark of joy flickered in her eyes. “Patrick.

“Ms. Brielle, I’ll take you to see Spencer, but have you figured out how you’re going to make the swap with Ryan?”

Brielle hadn’t expected Max to let go so easily. She thought he’d have more questions. “I’ve got it sorted. I’ll reach out to Ryan anonymously and set up the exchange.”

poured a lot into finding Spencer, and even Michael’s in the loop now. He’s going to dig until he finds who’s behind

since Max had managed to hide Spencer for days without Ryan finding a shred of evidence, any suspicion towards Brielle had already dissolved. In Ryan’s eyes, Brielle lacked the means

aware. I’ll be

her intention to seek Max’s aid, leaving Patrick at a loss for words. In some ways, their temperaments were similar. Max had gone off the rails,

“Sir, would you care for a coffee?” Patrick stiffened instinctively and almost immediately ended the call.

Max. meaning Max was available to talk. Why

his number again. tentatively. “Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently

automated voice, she chuckled ruefully and sighed. It was right to keep her feelings hidden. As long as Max was safe, that was enough.

Max wanted to cut ties with Briella completely, what could she do?

to focus on the hostage exchange

she had no choice but to wait for

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