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.”

won’t let this go easily. He’s poured a lot into finding Spencer, and even

perhaps she should seek Max’s help. But 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

I’ll be careful.”

voice 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, and Brielle wasn’t one to make the first move. The two of them at odds put Patrick, their go–between, in a tough spot.

came from behind. “Sir, would you care for a coffee?” Patrick stiffened instinctively and almost immediately ended

disconnected call, had heard Wesley’s voice, Wesley was asking Max. meaning Max was available to talk. Why wouldn’t he

her lips were pressed tightly together. She tried his number again. tentatively. “Sorry, the number

the familiar automated voice, she chuckled ruefully and sighed. It was right to keep

to cut ties with Briella completely, what could she do? They were

she needed to focus on

no choice but to wait for him to reach out. True to

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